I never found either this or the Northern Shrike return to such prey for food. I have seen them alight on the same thorn bush afterwards, but never made any use of this kind of food. John Bachman
If you want to dismantle a hedge, remove one thorn bush at a time. Somali Proverb
Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. German Proverb
The sparrow feels comfortable on the thorn bush. Kashmir Proverb