MRSP Loggerhead Shrike Traditional Cache

The Loggerhead Shrike is the only member of the shrike family endemic to North America. The bird waits on a perch with open lines of sight and swoops down to capture prey. Its food is large insects, small birds and lizards. Known in many parts as the "Butcher Bird," it impales its prey on thorns or barbed wire before eating it, because it does not have the talons of the larger birds of prey.

Just off of a hiking/biking trail. Not much shade on some of the trails. Be sure to bring plenty of water. You may get wet feet and bug spray is recommended depending on the season.

Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks. The scenic Myakka River flows through 57 square miles of wetlands, prairies and woodlands. The park is popular for hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife observation.

As of February 2014, the Park Entrance Fees are as follows:

·  Vehicle (2-8 People):$6.00

·  Vehicle (1 person): $4.00

·  Extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass: $2.00

·  Motorcycle: $4.00

·  Pedestrians & bicyclists: $2.00

Placed with permission of Assistant Park Manager Steve Giguere