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| Mockingbird perched atop a metal sculpture, September 2013 |
The Northern Mockingbird, Mimus polyglottos, is known for its ability to mimic other bird songs. Occasionally you may hear one mimicking a dog's bark, a rooster's crow, or other sounds common in its territory. During the breeding season, males sing constantly to attract females and to proclaim their territory. They aggressively defend their young, diving at people, cats and anything else they see as a threat.
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| October 2014 |
They are year-round residents of the southeastern United States. Their diet consists of berries, insects, spiders, worms, etc. You can attract them by filling feeders with suet, raisins, apple slices or bread, and providing a source of water.
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| October 22, 2014, Lawrenceburg, TN, USA |
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That last shots looks like a lovely river and the Mockingbird shots are lovely
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the Mockingbird and the peaceful river scene.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Lea!!
ReplyDeleteLove the bird pictures! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember now, but the other day one was out in the yard and it was making another animal sound.....
ReplyDeleteHello Ramona
DeleteDo you still have all those lovely kitty-cats? I would not be surprised to hear a mockingbird "meow" at your house!
Have a great day!
Lea
They look harmless and quite cute...but, you just never know with wild kingdom parents do you? Some small hawks and the red winged blackbirds around here are pretty fierce in the spring and summer too....
ReplyDeleteI have had a mockingbird attack my head before and it was not pleasant! One of her babies had fallen out of the nest and into a parking lot and I was trying to rescue it. I had to walk away and hope for the best.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! I love the view of the river.
ReplyDeleteI especially enjoyed seeing the photo of the creek or river. It looks so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a smashing bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird!
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