My wife participated in a bird survey at Portreath (Cornwall) on Tuesday 7th June and saw a female red-backed shrike. Confirmed by the RSPB bloke with her. I had to go to work and consequently feel a bit miffed.
Cheers
Gus
Yes... I can see where you are coming from.
Anyway, with luck, she won't remind you of the fact at every possible opportunity - unlike a certain somebody and a certain golden Oriole I could mention if I were that way inclined. 
She's been giving me grief about it ever since. Typical, eh?
Gus