Mocked~

On By cindy knokeIn Birds, Conservation, HOLLER HAPPENINGS, MY PHOTOGRAPHS, REVERIES, Wild Life

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It’s good,

to be mocked,

by a mockingbird.

They are valiant creatures who keep poisonous snakes from the garden.

Here are just a few examples of their mimicry. They even imitate weed whackers at The Holler!

Cheers to you from The Holler Mockers~

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229 thoughts on “Mocked~”

  1. Thank you for this mockingbird spotlight! I enjoyed both your photos and the video. I would love to hear a recording of a mockingbird imitating a weed wacker!

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    1. Happy you enjoyed Liz. I am in the process of setting up a new wildlife cam with audio, so maybe I will be able to record it for you 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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    1. Thanks much. Mockingbirds are relentless defenders if their nest is threatened. They will even go after larger mammals like raccoons if their nest is in danger 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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  6. We have a different variety of Mockingbird in the Boston, MA area. I love listening to their songs — which as you know can incorporate a surprising range of sounds (not just other bird calls…) I did NOT know that they will attack snakes and defend their nests/territory passionately. Thank you for yet another terrific blog post, Cindy. Lovely photos AND great comments!

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    1. Thank you for your wonderful comment Will. Enjoyed it very much. Mockers are tough little birdies and I love having them nest here. They keep us safe. Take good care my friend 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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    1. Thanks much my friend & hope you are well. Heading over to your blog now to see what’s up. I haven’t seen a post from you in awhile 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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  9. Well, that was very informative and fun. As you know, I cannot see well enough to see a bird in nature so I get such pleasure from your photos. And the birdsong video was a lot of fun too. Who knew? Thanks so much for this.

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  12. We don’t have mockingbirds in Australia, so all I can think of is Atticus Finch saying “kill all the birds you want but not the mockingbird…” Great photos (as always).
    Linda xx

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  13. Something new & more I didn’t know about Mocking Birds. Love the sonic video. All good, but I paused a moment for the poor snake. For all their ability to threaten, I forget they have adversaries too – many in fact who are more quick and unafraid. Life is not All Easy being a snake (not that I personally have any fondness their way).

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    1. I hear you. I love all sorts of snakes. We have a very large red racer that lives near our front door. Red Racers, like King Snakes are non venomous, and will attack and kill rattlesnakes and keep them away. I don’t want rattlesnakes in my garages or near my 5yo grandsons, so I welcome critters that keep them away 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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  14. Hmmm…. I think I’ve been IDing some birdies wrong. The birds I thought were mocking birds are much darker. Maybe they are a type of blackbird. Or Catbirds which also have that upturned tail! 🙂

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  15. One day I approached an area near a reservoir. As I approached it I heard many birds singing. It sounded like there were at least a dozen birds. When I finally arrived at the spot, I only saw one Mockingbird. I looked around the area carefully and verified that there was indeed just one Mockingbird.

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  20. Wonderful! We have living locally – an introduced species – an Indian Myna – that imitates our landline telephone ring. I don’t know how many times I’ve rushed to the phone!

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    1. OMG! That is so wonderful. There was a english speaking Myna in the pet store I visited constantly when I was a kid. His conversations were way above my head. Stay safe and well Bruce 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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  27. While I have heard of the Mocking bird, many times.. This is my first Encounter with one, Seeing what it actually looks like… So THANK YOU for the introduction.. And loved the frog mimicry of the Mocking bird… Lovely photos Cindy… Thank you xx <3

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    1. I am so happy to be able to make the introduction Sue & thank you for letting me know. Thank you sincerely my friend & take good care 𓅼𓅓𓅮𓅣𓅰

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    1. Smiling. Lovely to meet you. I cook daily and it is really my principle passion (along with eating! 😉 I have never eaten a piece of fresh Georgia peach pie. I would would so like to! I live amongst orchards, but here we grow avocados and citrus. I know what fresh picked tastes like. დ

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  39. Cindy, I think this is the first time I have ever seen a mocking bird and what a joy and privilege to view these stunning photos of the bird! Truly amazing!❤️

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  40. I once walked toward a parking area near a dam and heard all kinds of birds singing. I was hoping to see a who bunch of them, but when I arrived at the scene there was just one mockingbird. He was going through a whole repertoire of bird songs at full throttle.

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  42. How interesting to see pictures of a mockingbird. When reading the word mockingbird a memory of an old song started to play in my head. Hanne Boel from Denmark with Mockingbird:

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