Mockingbird by CavalierLady

Photography • Animals • posted on Feb 03, 2007

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Description

The mockingbird is the state bird of Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. It beautifully mimics the calls of other birds with long lilting songs of great variety. It is said that is also can mimic other sounds such as from animals and mechanical sounds. It sings at twilight, at dusk, and even long into the night. Many a Saturday morning, when we ~could~ have slept late, have we been awakened early and even in the night by a particularly loud and vocal mockingbird right outside our window! Their beautiful songs don't seem quite so lovely at that moment, lol. They guard their nests most fiercely, and I've seen many a squirrel and even my mom's cat dived bombed and struck repeatedly by a mockingbird guarding his territory and mate. This one here was playing snowbird while I was out walking through the woods admiring yet another snow that have had. Thanks for looking and thanks very kindly for your generous comments! You've made my day and my week! Hugs, :)...Maria

Comments (37)

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monjo71

10:46AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Just beautiful Maria. You are really improving on your bird shots both in composition and clarity! Great job.... Keep up your wonderful work. John

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Hendesse

10:54AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Absolutely stunning. A fantastic shot, so detailled and clear. A beautiful little bird. An excellent shot!!

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mps

10:55AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

I agree beautiful picture.

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busi2ness

11:04AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Fantastic detail and DOF, I can almost touch the bird.

Valerie-Ducom

11:08AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

ohh, so beautiful and cute bird !!! :)

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Stevej46

11:11AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Terrific Capture.. Beautifully done.

Deagol

11:53AM | Sat, 03 February 2007

How are you doing this? and is that snow?

pstewart

12:01PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Maria, what a cute little mockingbird! Love your photos!

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TheAnimaGemini

12:05PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Lovely close up. Incredible.

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VDH

12:22PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Fantastic shot!

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DennisReed

12:26PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Truely charming capture Maria! Masterful!

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Loloe

12:31PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Wow!!! superb capture!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!

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RodolfoCiminelli

12:34PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Fantastic and beautiful photo my friend.....!!!!

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Valentin

12:40PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

What a cute little mockingbird! Wonderful capture!

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Raven78

1:22PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Very beautiful piece of work!

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carlx

1:37PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Excellent capture with wonderful colors and details!!!

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Richardphotos

1:46PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

I remember their songs when I was young but never hear them here in Dallas. outstanding capture Maria

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drifterlee

2:49PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Adorable birdy! Great shot!!

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kansas

2:53PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

A splendid capture. Great detail.

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Squid123

3:04PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Fantastic capture!!! Cute little guy.

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Rykk

4:28PM | Sat, 03 February 2007

Hah - there he is! This is the guy I was accusing of drilling holes in 90% of my loquats! Until I caught a woodpecker in the act and the mockingbird was exonerated. lol Fixed that by taking down the bird feeder between New Years and the middle of March. That'll teach 'im! I could listen to a mockingbird jam all day. "Jamming" is how I think of their singing since it all seems improvised and doesn't repeat much. Nice shot, Maria!

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