Over the loud hum of traffic,
A very small creature insistently sings his song.
It is a mockingbird.
See it right there, sitting on the limb of a berry bush.
He seems disappointed that his chant is ignore.
For only if you stand still and listen for a while
Do you appreciate his vocal talent?
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One of these guys drove me CRAZY last year. I was impressed, I admit, but the darn bird would sing outside my window for hours, starting at midnight. This went on for weeks!
ReplyDeleteAs cool as this is, I have to say I'm glad he's not outside my window (especially not at midnight).
ReplyDeleteKatia, thanks for posting this audio. I've always wanted to hear a mockingboard so it was good to get this little snippet. Now... what's the bird that starts singing in the spring that sounds like a siren, but moves in and out of different songs? I always thought that was a mockingbird but the sounds you posted were unfamiliar.
ReplyDeleteAnother question? How did you record the sound? A tape recorder or would a cell phone capture it?
I have an idea, I'm often stunned at bird songs around the back yards and on the roofs but I have no idea what they are. How about capturing some of these songs and seeing if others can identify them? Katia, what do you think? Mary
Hi Mary
ReplyDeleteI really like that idea.
Mockingbirds always sound different, since they imitate the sound around them. I am quite sure the ones you mention is a mockingbird as well.
I only have a little camera feature on my regular photo camera, sufficient enough just to tape little snippets of video. I then just transfer them to a hosting site.
I'm, going to give it a try with my cell phone and see if I can post anything!
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Great. If you need getting it online, let me know.
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