Mockingbird...Guardian of the Feeder
Feb 1, 2014 12:17:24 #
Folks, my bird feeder has been taken over by a couple Mockingbirds. Lately I've been practicing bird photography, but these two run off anything that gets near it. So....I'll practice on them for now. At least I got the bird I.D. right on this one (I think) :-D
Feb 1, 2014 12:21:04 #
Yes, you did. Nice shot. Love hearing them sing at night in the summer.
Feb 1, 2014 12:27:03 #
James56 wrote:
Folks, my bird feeder has been taken over by a couple Mockingbirds. Lately I've been practicing bird photography, but these two run off anything that gets near it. So....I'll practice on them for now. At least I got the bird I.D. right on this one (I think) :-D
Great shot, James! Very sharp. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Rocky
Feb 1, 2014 12:40:03 #
Marinole wrote:
Yes, you did. Nice shot. Love hearing them sing at night in the summer.
Yea I do too...for awhile anyway. Some of them can get relentless though. Then you feel like throwing a brick at them just for a moment of peace.
Feb 1, 2014 12:52:04 #
James56 wrote:
Yea I do too...for awhile anyway. Some of them can get relentless though. Then you feel like throwing a brick at them just for a moment of peace.
:thumbup:
Feb 1, 2014 13:35:14 #
Feb 1, 2014 15:33:00 #
Feb 1, 2014 15:39:49 #
James56 wrote:
Folks, my bird feeder has been taken over by a couple Mockingbirds. Lately I've been practicing bird photography, but these two run off anything that gets near it. So....I'll practice on them for now. At least I got the bird I.D. right on this one (I think) :-D
They can be very territorial.
Feb 1, 2014 15:40:21 #
DOOK wrote:
Top shot, James. Great detail on download. :thumbup:
Thank you Kindly Earl...sure wish those Mockingbirds would leave the others alone. I've chased them off I don't know how many times...they just come back. A couple little chickadees and Titmouses got brave and did a quick stop and go at the feeder. But I can't shoot them when they do that.
Feb 1, 2014 15:43:57 #
jerryc41 wrote:
They can be very territorial.
Yea, I think these two were hatched here. We had 3 babies last Spring in the nearby bushes. I felt sorry for one that fell out of the nest...put him back it. Guess he forgot.
Feb 1, 2014 16:02:58 #
You nailed that one, James!!! A stunning shot, just as crisp as can be. That's great work!
Feb 1, 2014 16:26:03 #
Treepusher wrote:
You nailed that one, James!!! A stunning shot, just as crisp as can be. That's great work!
I think I'm making small improvements Randy...one step at a time (as they say). But overall, not bad for a rookie.
Feb 1, 2014 17:20:19 #
Great shots! Certainly one of the most territorial of birds. They often spend hours during the breeding season attacking the outside rear view mirror of any car left in the driveway in their "zone".
Bob
Bob
Feb 1, 2014 17:25:46 #
James56 wrote:
Folks, my bird feeder has been taken over by a couple Mockingbirds. Lately I've been practicing bird photography, but these two run off anything that gets near it. So....I'll practice on them for now. At least I got the bird I.D. right on this one (I think) :-D
Nice,sharp shot.
Feb 1, 2014 17:37:05 #
bob_71 wrote:
Great shots! Certainly one of the most territorial of birds. They often spend hours during the breeding season attacking the outside rear view mirror of any car left in the driveway in their "zone".
Bob
Bob
Man, your telling me...soon as I chase them off, they immediately fly right back.
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