A Mocker For Maureen F.

And not just any Northern Mockingbird either-this is a very special Mockingbird.

One he's dedicated to Maureen F.- who says she has never seen one. (which is why she needs to come to Humber Bay with me!)

and two he was a very, very lucky Mockingbird today

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makeupanid says:

It was hanging around the bushes sunning himself in the Sun while I-P-S and I were trying to get closer to a Ruddy Duck that was giving quite close views. Every once in a while I would look back to take some Mockingbird shots because I find them such pretty birds-and he was not in such a thick tangle of bushes-like it will be soon. (That is if we ever get Spring-LOL)

and he would look back at me too

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

It was being most accomadating and I got several good shots of him. He is a resident in the Park and usually hanging around. Okay, enough Mockingbird shots-lets turn our attention back to the ducks.

Wait what was that? Oh, oh somebody else thought that Mockingbird was attractive!

But he missed him! Phew! This is him pouting ;D afterwards!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

He was pretty far away and the above shot was the best shot I could get-Ian may (well probably does have a better shot) He tried to get closer but that hungry guy would have none of it and took off!

And that's why I say this is one lucky (or fast) Mockingbird!

Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

I-P-S says:

lol, wonderful set, that Mocker was rather friendly, very well done
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AlexandraPhotos says:

Wow, simply beautiful. Wonderful focus and clarity

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Excellent capture with amazing detail
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Ollie_girl says:

Gorgeous set of this little birdie! Gorgeous.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

dragonseye says:

wonderful series of shots.
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Maria Klang says:

Great great great!!!!!

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birkie says:

Beautiful :-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

P. J. McAdie says:

fabulous series of shots, marg. terrific.
so last year when we arrived in cape may, the first time i met lucy she had just been in the bushes in front of our hotel getting fabulous photos of a mockingbird. maybe he will be back so maureen can share that experience there. i'm not saying she (and me too) shouldn't go with you to see the locals. i'm just saying ...

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Frozen in Time photos by Marianne AWAY OFF/ON says:

great set of photos. I love mocking birds. I haven't seen them around here yet. I usually have them. can't wait for them to come.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ZGrmy says:

he sure is a beauty -
yesterday I looked out my window and saw a falcon (or kestrel - too small for a hawk) eyeing my little friends at the bird feeder - yikes !!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

IngallsIdyllGirl says:

Glorious sequence!! That last one of the mocking bird is simply stellar!!
The terminal white band on the tail makes me think Cooper's too, but then the width of the dark bands make me think sharpie. I toss my hands into the air and say, accipiter. Accipiter for sure! :-)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

fouram java says:

Great series of pics, Marg! Excellent photography! Very impressive. Now I gotta find one.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

backroadshutterbug says:

Nice little mb shot!
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dbarronoss says:

Well, I'm not really a mockingbird fan...but you captured him well :)

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msummerchick(Deja-Vu photography) says:

awesome shot..so pretty
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ginger 71 says:

what a great story and series of photos. I just love the Mockers, especially their grumpy expression. I'm also glad he got away from the hawk.
These are just awesome~!

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Birdman Jon says:

I saw this amazing shot in Feathers+Beaks=Birds

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

mveaches says:

Well such pretty pose, I"m a mocking bird fan, as long as they don't keep me up

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

C.S. Drake says:

Great Capture!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Maureen F. says:

Oh Gees Marg, thanks !! I mean, it is true......I really should go with you AND Trish !!
What a fabulous series of shots and the story to go with it.......
I would recognize this bird if I saw one.........
Like I said.....wonderful series of captures here !!!

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dinali77 says:

I'm glad he made it :-))) it's so pretty!

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deerluvr says:

glad he is safe and sound! and if I was in the city, I'd go to Humber Park with you:-)
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El2deepblue (Happy Holidays) says:

wonderful pictures and interesting documentary, Marg.
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atgrims says:

Great story! And Great Birds!
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Just a stunning image and photography!!! Fantastic!!!

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very, very Nice!!! :O) have a nice week!!!

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These are fantastic shots and what a fun encounter!!! Love them all!!!
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Awesome shots Marg -- a great series!

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Don Delaney says:

Great series!

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naturelover2007 says:

Great shots of the mockingbird. I so much wanted to go to Humber Bay yesterday, as it was such a beautiful day. Unfortunately my NEW Canon 40D is in for repair. At least I can enjoy the shots you got.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Points North says:

I like a story with a happy ending. And GREAT shots you got. I like that last one a lot!

Nature last night showed the biggest bird of prey in the world -- which they said was an eagle, but looked like it had an owl face to me -- making off with a sloth, who had just escaped the Jaguar. Some have no luck.
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Aegolius says:

Great set of mockingbird shots and a nice little story. Its tough being a hawk and the broad white tips to the tail are indicative of a fall coopers.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

ToJoLa says:

fantastic
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wow..I agree, that be one lucky Mocker!!!!!
and one Hungry, Angry Hawk!!! great series!!!!!
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martytdx says:

Great shot and a really cool story - glad he got away. BTW, found this shot on Tom's blog - a good haiku for a mocker, don't you think?
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Lady-bug says:

Ohhhh ~~ such BEAUTIFUL photos!! I found you through our friend "Monarch". :)
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