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  |  Gizmo-n-Roos Mommy
Fuzzy Wuzzy
  OH, USA
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May 05 2012 : 08:06:22 PM    |
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This picture was taken today in Ohio (Mid West).
We are in a FaceBook debate trying to determine what type of bird it is so naturally I thought of consulting the experts.
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| Omis n Kais g-ma
Pouch Protector
TX, USA
7272 Posts
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May 05 2012 : 08:14:39 PM  |
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That there is a mockingbird. A pretty one at that.
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| GumdropTree
Glider
FL, USA
132 Posts
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May 05 2012 : 09:11:05 PM |
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I agree. We have them in abundance in Florida. They love to sing, especially early in the morning on my days off
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| Gizmo-n-Roos Mommy
Fuzzy Wuzzy
OH, USA
1623 Posts
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May 05 2012 : 10:28:01 PM |
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Thanks, all of the guides I have show the mockingbird to be much lighter in color. This coloring was closer to the dark eyed junco, except they don't have the dark beak and feet.
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| Catman
Goose Catcher
 CO, USA
2666 Posts
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May 05 2012 : 11:51:19 PM  |
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And I thought mockingbird was just weird song
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 | ToughCheeseSmallPaws
Face Hugger
USA
579 Posts
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May 05 2012 : 11:56:51 PM |
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Juncos have a shorter beak. this is a mocking bird. we have a pair around our house.
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| dpatters28
Goofy Gorillatoes
USA
3134 Posts
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May 06 2012 : 12:56:39 AM |
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I've been seeing a lot of these in my area lately too! I guess mockingbirds have decided to take Ohio by storm.
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| Omis n Kais g-ma
Pouch Protector
TX, USA
7272 Posts
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May 06 2012 : 11:12:54 AM |
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No Doug, I think they are taking over the US because I swear there are usually at least 15 in my backyard at any given moment. quote:
Originally posted by dpatters28
I've been seeing a lot of these in my area lately too! I guess mockingbirds have decided to take Ohio by storm.
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| scarlett379
Joey
USA
45 Posts
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May 07 2012 : 11:23:45 AM |
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I have a whole bunch that nest in the tree outside my house. The people across the street have a rooster..who crows EVERY morning beginning at 4:30am. The really funny part is...the mockingbirds copy him LOL. Would be a lot cuter if it wasn't so darn early though!
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| piratektty
Super Glider
USA
219 Posts
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May 07 2012 : 01:17:07 PM |
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I agree - mockingbird. We have tons of those where i live
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| jabbgard
Glider
USA
104 Posts
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May 21 2012 : 11:16:27 AM |
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We have these around our house in Ga too! When they land they make their tails go up and down lol it makes me giggle :)
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| DoubleBogey
Fuzzy Wuzzy
USA
1244 Posts
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May 21 2012 : 11:31:51 AM |
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We have a TON of these in GA and you know what....they are so mean to my cat. My cat that just sunbathes on the deck no less (he is not an outdoor cat). They swoop down and try to peck him! And...he ain't never hurt nobody!
So, pretty. But mean stinkers!
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| Omis n Kais g-ma
Pouch Protector
TX, USA
7272 Posts
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May 21 2012 : 10:03:29 PM |
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Yep, They usually do this when they have a nest or young nearby. It is really quite funny to watch. I watched one dive-bomb a buzzard eating a rabbit last week. quote:
Originally posted by DoubleBogey
We have a TON of these in GA and you know what....they are so mean to my cat. My cat that just sunbathes on the deck no less (he is not an outdoor cat). They swoop down and try to peck him! And...he ain't never hurt nobody!
So, pretty. But mean stinkers!
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| crazed_girl
Face Hugger
USA
418 Posts
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May 26 2012 : 07:34:09 AM |
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If that is a mockingbird..than I do have some by my house..BUT they don't make any unusual sounds. Which I'm thankful of..my friend said while on base in Louisiana once the mockingbirds were annoying. Making such crazy noises. Gun shots, chain saws, and a few others.
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