Junger Neuntöter mit Wespe vom Apfelkompott

Ein junger Neuntöter (Lanius collurio) hat sich eine Wespe geschnappt und hält sie vor dem Verzehr im Schnabel. Während der Aufnahmen machte der juvenile Neuntöter keine Anstalten, die Beute nach Manier vieler anderer insektenfressender Vögel wie dem Bienenfresser (Merops apiaster) gegen einen Ast zu schlagen, um den Stachel aus dem Insektenkörper zu treiben. Der Neuntöter… Continue reading Junger Neuntöter mit Wespe vom Apfelkompott

Red-backed Shrike with a wasp in its beak

A young, rain-soaked Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) has taken advantage of the rain to snag a stunted wasp and proudly display it to the photographer. During the recording, the juvenile red-backed shrike made no attempt to smack the prey against a branch in the manner of many other insectivorous birds – just to mention the… Continue reading Red-backed Shrike with a wasp in its beak

Young Red-backed Shrike with wasp from apple compote

A young Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) has snatched a wasp and is holding it in its beak before eating. During the photo session, the juvenile Red-backed Shrike made no attempt to smack the prey against a branch to expel the stinger from the insect’s body, in the manner of many other insectivorous birds such as… Continue reading Young Red-backed Shrike with wasp from apple compote