Carol DM
The Northern Mockingbird is the Tennessee state bird. The scientific name is Mimus polyglottos, translated as “many-tongued mimic.” The name highlights the mockingbird’s ability to mimic not only dozens of other birds’ songs, but also devices such as musical instruments, warning bells, cell phones and car horns. It is amazing to listen to their sounds, just like other birds.
The mockingbird is known to many by its habit of singing thought the evening and night. They can be very annoying at times because of their non-stop loud singing.
The Northern Mockingbird is very territorial and will dive and attack intruders, including homeowners and their pets, and may even attack its own reflection in a window. This has happened on my deck once but thankfully the bird flew away unharmed. Also, mockingbirds used to chase Momma Kitty years ago. But she was faster thank goodness.
I found a nest of eggs in my yard and wasn’t sure what type of eggs they were. Thankfully I quickly identified them as mockingbird eggs. I snapped a few photos and came back inside. They can be very aggressive, especially when they have a nest full of eggs. But I do not blame them for protecting the eggs, most birds do the same.
Nature is amazing and I learn something every single day.
©CarolDM2019
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Very interesting article and great photo. I didn’t know a mockingbird was the State bird. I’ve never seen one up here.
I am surprised you have not seen one!
Thank you very much for your comment.
Thank you for sharing this nice story
Thank you very much for your comment.
I haven’t seen many bird eggs in the wild, but these are amazing!
Thank you very much for your comment Ellie. I love seeing all of this.
We do not have this kind of bird. I did not know there were any aggressive birds. These eggs do not belong to this bird.
Yes there are many aggressive birds, and many are when they have eggs. Yes these are mockingbird eggs.
You are a treasure trove of knowledge. A beautiful capture of a mocking bird and I would not have considered them aggressive had I not read your post. Awesome share Carol.
How kind of you. I have been around these birds my entire life. They are ok when they don’t have nests, however they are very noisy and will attack cats and some people if they get too close.
Love the photos, but the egg photo is my favorite. Such special coloring!
Thanks and yes their eggs really stand out.
If that diamond ring don’t shine papa’s gonna buy you a mockingbird!
What a great picture of the nest and eggs. You are a master of bird nests!!!!
Oh that is an oldie, but a good one Doc! Thank you, I really enjoy finding and photographing them as you already know. I am always taking a chance of being attacked.
You have an amazing eye! Thank you for risking attack for our enjoyment!
Thanks, I just enjoy what nature offers.
We don’t have Moclingbirds in New Zealand there are many NZ birds that can mimic
I know you have a lot of beautiful birds.
Another special kind of bird that we do not have in our country. Thank you for sharing.
Well thank you for visiting. They are abundant here in North America.
Beautifully written text. I did something new. Thanks Carol.
Thank you very much Robin. What did you do new?
Very interesting and beautiful bird, who unfortunately does not live with us
Thanks and I have to agree, he is very intelligent.
Lovely capture … didn’t know mockingbird were so talented!!
Thanks, this took awhile to get all three. But I finally got it figured out. The mockingbird is amazing. Annoying at times but very smart.