Behind the place I work is a little "eco center", consisting of an abandoned bank building and about 1/2 acre of grass and trees. The cabbies park in the old bank lot. For some reason, this city area has given me great joy in the bird showing up. The resident mockingbirds raise a new batch each spring and are at it now. They are working a nest in a bush about 60 feet from the back door. I got close enough to get one of them on a light pole..well, half a bird. Here tis... I hope to get the brood when it hatches and starts new life. Still, need a longer lens than the 120(180 digiatal with my cam) to get the action. We will see how it goes. Here is the mockingbird. For those not familiar with this bird, it apparently "mocks" other bird songs. These birds can sing for hours and not repeat the same song once. Wish me luck in getting the new brood. TomDart.