ABSTRACT A juvenile Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus was present at Kilrenny Common, Fife, from 29th October to 14th November 2004.This constitutes the first record for Britain.The possible origin of the bird and the weather patterns immediately preceding its arrival are discussed.he dream of finding a major rarity or a national `first' touches the mind of most birders at sometime during their life. 

Volume: 
Issue 2
Start Page: 
67
Authors: 
Shaw, K. D
Glass, T
Lauder, A. W
Oksien, M
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