Probably because we've been away, all of the birds were very skittish and difficult to photograph. Exceptions were a very red male House Finch and a good-looking male Northern Cardinal.
Late in the afternoon, a Northern Mockingbird came to our backyard fence to beg for peanut butter.
Unfortunately, he/she wandered away just before I smeared some butter on the fence and by the time he/she came back, a squirrel had cleared the fence.
However, the Mockingbird was ready and waiting a little while later when I put out a second load. As the photos show, he/she was a very dainty eater.
Wow, sounds like you're backyard was extremely busy! Great photos, love the bright colours! Do you know what our equivalent of the Northern Mockingbird would be - perhaps Blackbird?
ReplyDeleteLoved the Photos Jeff! Excellent Scenery and Nature Shots... I "featured" your blog on my blog for my readers enjoyment!
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Sharon, I think the closest would be a cross between a Blackbird and a Magpie - but capable, too, of imitating sounds from birdsong to police car sirens!
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