Scale bug impaled on thorn

Thanks Mark.
Somehow I forgot to add the name.

Monophlebulus sp?

Thanks Pam and Johan

fascinating... thanks martini. Really interesting link. thanks...

That's a nice link you put on Martin. Thanks!

And according to the link below some toxins in the prey are unstable and neutralize in a couple of days.

Yep - it's tenderising nicely.

Its the bird's pantry. Storing food that it does not need immediately, like squirrels storing nuts.

The horrors of nature. I wonder why it would impale it and then not eat it?

I thought of shrikes as well. Interesting spotting!

I meant a 'whatever species' butcher bird.... incredible link though !!!

Thanks Argy. I had suspected a smaller bird. It seems other birds do this same trick. Here is an example with some commentary. http://featheredphotography.com/blog/201...

a butcher bird maybe