Flying Mockingbird
by Judi Dressler
Title
Flying Mockingbird
Artist
Judi Dressler
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Northern Mockingbird sings beautiful bird songs, and is amazingly gifted at mimicking other birds' songs and calls. This one was sitting on the berry bush in the image on a warm afternoon in Southern Texas, and I was happy that my patient waiting paid off so that got a picture of him flying off.
From Audubon's website: "This bird's famous song, with its varied repetitions and artful imitations, is heard all day during nesting season (and often all night as well). Very common in towns and cities, especially in southern areas, the Mockingbird often seeks insects on open lawns. When running in the open it may stop every few feet and partly spread its wings, flashing the white wing patches. Mockingbirds are bold in defense of their nests, attacking cats and even humans that venture too close."
Photo taken on October 7, 2017, in McAllen, Texas.
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Won 1st Place in FAA's SONGBIRDS IN FLIGHT contest on 5/8/2020
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Comments (44)
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/p
Morris Finkelstein
Revisiting your fabulous close up photograph of a Mockingbird in flight, with great colors, timing, and composition, Judi! Congratulations on your first place finish in the Songbirds In Flight contest! F/L/Voted
Jurgen Lorenzen
Beautiful flight image, Judi, congratulations on your top finish in the Songbirds In Flight contest!
Virginia Artho
Judi, I love your bird collection! What fabulous captures! The mockingbird isn’t stunning in looks, but it’s one of my favorite garden/porch/field companions with its amazing tunes! L/F
Judi Dressler replied:
Virginia, thank you so much! How great that you get to hear them! Wish we had mockingbirds here where I live... :)
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