Saturday, April 8, 2017

Saturday Critters ~ 173 ~

I don't see Mocking Birds during the Winter in my yard.
When I do see them during other seasons, I only see one or two, never a large group.
Tuesday, I saw the first one here in the yard, 
and I had forgotten how easy they are to photograph.







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31 comments:

Marie Smith said...

We don't get mocking birds here. They have long tails for that size body. Pretty bird!

Anvilcloud said...

Yes, a very cooperative subject.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Debbie. Awesome series on the Mockingbird. I think we have a resident pair in my neighborhood. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Changes in the wind said...

Great pictures....

carol l mckenna said...

Love the expressions on the Mockingbird and wonderful photography ~ thanks,

Wishing you a Happy Day ~ ^_^

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

holy cow those are gorgeous shots, technically, framing, and I love the bokeh (cool subject too)

Sally said...

Beautiful little one! Your photos are always so interesting, and gorgeous. :)

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I've only ever seen a mockingbird in person once, when I was on vacation. They look a lot like the catbirds we have here.

Pam said...

Beautiful shots Debbie! I am not sure if I have mockingbirds in the winter or not cause I stay in and don't go looking! haha....

Christine said...

Oh W>O>W! Absolutely fantastic shots of the mockingbird, Debbie!

Noke said...

Schöne Bilder von der kleinen Spottdrossel.

Noke

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

I've never heard a mockingbird, but always wanted to! Such a pretty bird....so alert, looking all around with those amazing yellow eyes! Great shots! xx Karen

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely series of photographs - I think my favourite is the fourth one.

All the best Jan

Mary Howell Cromer said...

My husby and I just had a conversation about the Mockingbird this morning and you certainly got some beautiful shares of this chap~

Unknown said...

Debbie, these are gorgeous!
I especially love the second one.
It reminds me a bit of the classic "angry bird" photo.
xo.

Brian King said...

Wow! These are fantastic! Gorgeous details! I bow to the master! :-)

Stephanie said...

Well goodnight, Debbie! Your photos are amazing! That last one looks like you are right on the beautiful bird. You never cease to amaze me, my friend. Thanks for sharing! Hugs!

The Furry Gnome said...

Very co-operative Mockingbird! Love the eyes!

Jenn Jilks said...

Well, not easy for me. Good for you.

Judy said...

Apparently, Mocking Birds don't come to visit Michigan. I have never seen nor heard one.

Jeanne said...

Really great shots of the mocking bird, and looks as if he doesn't mind being photographed at all! We do have those here in Texas also and love hearing them

Ruth Hiebert said...

Looks like both you and the bird were enjoying this photo session. You captured wonderful images of him/her.

LeAnn said...

Oh, these photos are magnificent. This little bird is a beauty. I love the colors; looks regal. Blessings and hugs!

A Colorful World said...

Gorgeous!

Anni said...

This is Texas's state bird. I love 'em.
And your photos are so professional looking!! I love the 3rd one from the top.

Thanks for sharing and linking in today at I'd Rather B Birdin'.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Oh yeah, he's posing for you and wondering what the heck you're doing! Lovely pictures. We get waked up by them this time of year -- and I love it!

Conniecrafter said...

Great pics, I just love the tilted head on the 4th picture and the great profile in the 5th.
Hope you have a great week ahead!

Adam said...

cute bird

Ida said...

Chubby and Cute. The 4th shot down is so funny.

A Colorful World said...

Stunning shots! He really was posing.

Sue (this n that) said...

Totally gorgeous! The pose in the fourth photo down is exceptionally good, as though he's about to give a stern lecture lol. Great captures Debbie :D)xx