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15-JUN-2006

IMG_7860 birds.jpg

16-JUNE-06

OK, HERE IS THE STORY:
A: THERE IS A MOCKING BIRD NEST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
B: OUR CAT ENJOYS LYING IN THE SUN IN OUR YARD
WE HAVE A VERY FRUSTRATED CAT

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Am. Birder 31-Jan-2011 03:20
See them often attacking raptors while in flight. Have also seen them attacking cats.
Guest 12-Jun-2009 04:13
The bird looks mean becaue it is mean. Seriously, if you happen to walk by a tree that has a northern mockingbird nest, then it is very possible that the mother will try to defend its nest by pecking the back of your head as you walk away. This defense mechanism is called "mobbing."
Wei O'Connell19-Jun-2006 04:58
Nice capture. Mean looking bird, I will stay away from him for sure. voted.
Bryan Ramsay19-Jun-2006 00:41
Very nicely caught!! -BJ
Linda Willets17-Jun-2006 21:53
Oh understand this one.. we also have a mocking bird in our yard..
Christin Tröger17-Jun-2006 19:23
:))..fantastic capture,gmv.
Jackdad17-Jun-2006 19:14
I'm scared LOL
Buz Kiefer17-Jun-2006 18:54
Looks more than a little miffed. Good one Herb.
QUERIDO17-Jun-2006 13:16
nice shot
Guest 17-Jun-2006 12:10
Nice capture..
Yvonne17-Jun-2006 11:02
Gosh he doesn't look too pleased with you! Superb shot.
Karen Stuebing17-Jun-2006 10:46
Mockingbirds can be very agressive. I've seen them attack cats. :) Great capture of this one looking like he's ready to bring it on.
Steven Jusczyk17-Jun-2006 06:43
I wouldn't want to mess with that one either!
Guest 17-Jun-2006 05:54
Nice image Herb!
Guest 17-Jun-2006 05:53
Spent all day shooting some of these birds myself, not very successfull though!
Guest 17-Jun-2006 04:36
You Bet, Very frustrated, but so is mama bird
NealyBob17-Jun-2006 04:00
Very nice capture~!
Bryan Murahashi17-Jun-2006 03:43
Terrific capture. She looks annoyed at the papparazzi;-)
Elaine (etfitz)17-Jun-2006 03:19
Ferocious look!
Gary Winters17-Jun-2006 03:18
Looks like quite a tough guy. There are two full grown parrots in my neighborhood, perhaps escaped from a home. Loud, annoying. Can i borrow your cat?
Susanne17-Jun-2006 02:12
Gorgous. I love his intense look and how you made that stand out. You are certainly great with the birds. Wonderful done. Vote.
s_barbour17-Jun-2006 02:01
Great capture Herbert, nice clear image with wonderful detail.
carol j. phipps17-Jun-2006 01:24
Voted. Excellent portrait.
Robin Reid16-Jun-2006 23:13
Qn you have one very alert bird!!!
Dan Chusid16-Jun-2006 22:48
He's just mad because your cat is lying next to the birdbath.
Linda Alstead16-Jun-2006 22:26
fabulous shot
Mario Weusten16-Jun-2006 21:36
very nice well done
Arno Meintjes Wildlife16-Jun-2006 21:30
This guy has a hel'of a attitude.
If looks could kill. V.