Today, I’m sharing a simple Northern Mockingbird photo along with a video I took last month in Arkansas. I’m glad these birds are year-round residents here.
Northern Mockingbird perched on a driftwood suet feeder – Canon R7, f9, 1/250, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 220mm, natural light
When I lived in Utah, I didn’t see or photograph Northern Mockingbirds year-round—or very often, actually. I only spotted them during their breeding season and in a few select locations. Here, they seem to be everywhere I look!
And wow, am I ever happy about that. I sure love listening to these mimids singing away. Hearing their repertoire of other birds’ calls is both amusing and delightful.
Plus, I get to observe and photograph them up close—almost too close at times. I also get to record videos of them!
You can see the video below here on my site or over on YouTube.
I don’t often see Northern Mockingbirds eating suet, like the one in this video, which is part of why I felt prompted to film them.
Another reason I was recording video was to test an external microphone and see if it would reduce the annoying noises caused by my hands on the beanbag. The external microphone worked!
I enjoyed the time I had with this Northern Mockingbird and the others I saw, photographed, and videoed that day.
It would be amazing to photograph a Northern Mockingbird in a snowy setting—maybe that will happen this winter. Who knows? It just might.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Northern Mockingbird photos plus facts and information about this species.
Your new home is packed with delights – for you and for us.