MISSOURI – If you venture along the fence lines of a Missouri farm, you might spot something unusual: Dead mice and snakes impaled on barbed wire. A shocking scene to some, the culprit behind it may surprise you.
Mice and snakes stuck on a fence post might look like something out of a horror movie, but in Missouri, it’s likely the result of a deceptive predator. None other than a songbird with a killer instinct.
The Missouri Department of Conservation urges people to be aware of the loggerhead shrike noting it has the aesthetic of a songbird, but the soul of a “serial killer.”
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.
(Story by Joey Schneider, ozarksfirst.com)
Heat Advisory Today, Storms Later
Man Facing Multiple Charges for Two Incidents
Burn Bans Increase over Northern Arkansas
Southern Stone County Firefighters Work Boat, Structure Fires
H2Ozarks Continuing Programs, Preparing for Shoreline Cleanups
