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Northern Mockingbird vs American Robin

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Interesting Fact: Mockingbirds are also territorial around other bird species as well as dogs and cats. The flight style of mockingbirds is variable but typically leisurely, with showy wingbeats. Sometimes Northern Mockingbirds simply drop quickly from a perch with their wings folded. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/lifehistory# )

 

 

 

 

8 Comments

  1. Roadtirementvintage's avatar

    Wow! Perfect action shot, proving without a doubt that Mockingbird deserves its bully reputation. The composition of this image is wonderful to see.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Thank you very much, I do enjoy the way this photo came out. It definitely shows how territorial Mockingbirds can be. I appreciate your feedback, Stay Safe and Happy Blogging! 🙂

  2. bettylouise31's avatar

    We were camping on BLM land one mockingbird had learned the hawk voice. I heard it and all the birds had scattered and the mocking was the only bird present looking very please as he had all the feeders to use.

    • throughopenlens's avatar

      Wow, that is very interesting. Mockingbirds are quite characters. Thank you very much for stopping by and sharing your story with us. Stay Safe and Happy Blogging! 🙂

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