Lesser Grey Shrike

As I was finding the Sibe 'Chat yesterday further along the coast at Sheringham Bird Observatory, Kevin Shepherd, a stalwart of the set up there during the nineties was finding a smart Lesser Grey Shrike (his second find of this species at the patch!). Unable to get there in time last night, I sat it out and had a look this morning at this smart bird as it fed along a scant hedgerow down the side of East Field and Twenty Acres. The bird appeared to be an adult with a hint of a pinkish wash on the upperbreast and flanks and a full black 'Dick Turpin' mask. I fear Dave A's conspiracy theories will be re-ignited on his return from Malawi!!!!! A Great Grey Shrike was also present albeit briefly this morning seen distantly by Dad

Lesser Grey Shrike