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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Saturday Critters ~ 118 ~

Last Thursday, during our bike ride on Spring Lake, Chuck spotted a Mockingbird singing in a tree.
This photo shoot involved stopping the bike, spinning it around, 
going back and switching the lens...
I never thought the bird would stay put and continue singing...but it did.



As it sang, the neck feathers moved but it's little beak never opened.




I rarely see Mockingbirds in the yard and never noticed how beautiful their song is.
I took 63 pictures of this Mockingbird,
he/she never stopped singing and never flew off.
I was so surprised as I was so very close to him/her.

And the hubs sat patiently as well, he never says a word, and he never rushes me.

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30 comments:

  1. AndyMarch 19, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    Well done Debbie. These photos made the quick turn around well worth it.

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  2. ChristineMarch 19, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    Oh wow! How special Debbie! These are glorious photos!

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  3. Lowcarb team memberMarch 19, 2016 at 8:32 AM

    Lovely photo's ... and I can hear the bird-song too ... well almost!
    I think he/she looks very proud posing there for you.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    All the best Jan

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  4. TexWisGirlMarch 19, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    love the mockers. in spring their song rings out like nothing else around here.

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  5. GailMarch 19, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    I hear these charmers quite often. Good shots.

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  6. eileeninmdMarch 19, 2016 at 9:04 AM

    Good morning, Debbie! These are fabulous Mockingbird photos. I am so glad he/she was so copperative for you. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. I hope the snow does not stick around. Have a happy weekend!

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 19, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    That sounds like me! I just keep taking photos...you never know which one will turn out best! What a happy bird! Hugs, Diane

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  8. 21 WitsMarch 19, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Wow, these photos are precious, and from the first one, heat tilted high, I can hear a beautiful song!

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  9. 21 WitsMarch 19, 2016 at 9:54 AM

    I meant to type Head not heat! Hehehe! Have a great weekend.

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  10. Author R. Mac WheelerMarch 19, 2016 at 10:13 AM

    That 4th shot is wonderful, with the blue sky, perfect look at her eye.

    Mockingbirds are one of most populous birds in my neighborhood. Early, as the sun rises, love to stand out and listen to them going on about things. So beautiful.

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  11. BreathtakingMarch 19, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    Oh, how lovely Debbie! We don't get them here, but wish we did.Those last two shots are beautiful,..don't blame you for taking so many of them. Enjoy your weekend!:)

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  12. carol l mckennaMarch 19, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Gorgeous shots of the mockingbird and what a delightful experience for all concerned ~ nice hubby being so patient ~

    Happy Weekend to you ~ ^_^

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  13. Laura. MMarch 19, 2016 at 11:27 AM

    Nice pictures, is very handsome.
    Debbie good weekend.
    Besos.

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  14. Geraldine March 19, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    We were just enjoying a little wren singing outside our window today, same tune, over and over...and then this is the first blog post I read this a.m., how cool is that?

    Sounds like you are married to a great guy!!!

    Hugs Debbie and happy weekend, G

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  15. UnknownMarch 19, 2016 at 12:53 PM

    What a beautiful creature, Debbie.
    I just love their song.
    These photographs are really fantastic!

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  16. Prunella PepperpotMarch 19, 2016 at 5:19 PM

    How lucky were you to have the perfect model! Such beautiful shots of this gorgeous Mockingbird. Have a lovely weekend :)

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  17. Ruth HiebertMarch 19, 2016 at 5:29 PM

    Lovely shots. These birds do have a beautiful and varied song.

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  18. Farm GirlMarch 19, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    I think you did such amazing work capturing it. I am always amazed that all of that sound can come from such a small bird. The ones here do the alarm on cars and houses. It always makes me smile to hear them.

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  19. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 19, 2016 at 7:34 PM

    Wow- that was amazing to see I imagine. I rarely have a bird sit still for me!

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  20. The Furry GnomeMarch 19, 2016 at 9:04 PM

    Awesome pictures, so clear.

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  21. DeniseinVAMarch 19, 2016 at 11:07 PM

    Now that's a real gift for him to pose for you so beautifully, and so close. And a gift for us because your photos are wonderful! I don't remember hearing a mockingbird sing. They rarely visit me any more. I used to have one at the feeders all the time for years, and then no more. Not sure why but I occasionally see them when I am roundandabout and going further south. That may be it, south!

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  22. LeAnnMarch 20, 2016 at 12:41 AM

    You manage to find the best birds to take photos of and just the thought of the bird singing brings a smile. Blessings and hugs for you both. I love how your husband is always there to assist you; awesome~

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  23. SallyMarch 20, 2016 at 1:15 AM

    He was singing just for you because he loves you! :)

    xoxo

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  24. Margaret Birding For PleasureMarch 20, 2016 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely shots Debbie. Have a great week ahead.

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  25. MontanagirlMarch 20, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Hi Debbie - Happy Spring to you! Your photos of the Mockingbird are awesome!! Your hubs sounds just like mine: Patiently waits until I'm finished with my photo sessions.

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  26. Brian KingMarch 20, 2016 at 3:49 PM

    Gorgeous photos! We have mockingbirds around most of the year.

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  27. Bonnie KMarch 20, 2016 at 9:23 PM

    Great photos. I have never heard or seen a mockingbird. I do however know what it is like to have an amazing husband. Kudos to you.

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  28. Jenn JilksMarch 21, 2016 at 8:50 AM

    Amazing photos! Well done!

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  29. ConniecrafterMarch 22, 2016 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures, I love the one you got of his neck while singing. I tried for the first time yesterday to capture pictures of birds when we went to the botanical garden and it isn't easy, that was so nice of him to sit still for you like that... and your hubby too :) I am so use to standing very still while Greg tries to get his shots :)

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  30. A Colorful WorldMarch 22, 2016 at 1:11 PM

    Such gorgeous mockingbird photos! I'm glad he stayed put for you!

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