Around 3p I parked in lot off lane rd., a good 1/4 mile or more east down
the entranceway drive. I took my usual westward looping route.  It was full
sun with little wind & thus seemed warmer than the 20° F. reading.
Tromping over the bumpy, snow covered trails furnished a good work out.
After a while I was carrying my coat.  I was too tired in the end to care
that I hadn't seen one bird (heard a cardinal). Left the same way I came in
and at circular turnaround that was put in where the park drive meets the
lane road terminus, I spied a grayish bird atop a small tree.  I stopped
car & put my glasses on it.  Sure enough it was our masked bandit.  To me
its tail seemed long compared to its body.

I think everyone should try to see the shrike.  A very easy & interesting
sighting for novices.  Convenient parking in that large turnaround area.

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