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What is the State Bird of Florida?

April 14, 2015 by Erika Zambello 1 Comment
Florida is one of America’s great avian hot spots, renowned...
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Chalk-browed Mockingbirds; Feeding time.

December 8, 2012 by Redgannet 6 Comments
It is spring in Argentina. This brood of three Chalk-browed...
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The Grand Old Bird of the South

July 12, 2011 by Nate 4 Comments
Harper Lee famously wrote that it’s a sin to kill...
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Mockingbird Victory Dance

May 5, 2011 by Corey 5 Comments
On a recent visit to Wave Hill, a public garden...
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Cat Catches Bird

April 6, 2011 by Corey 6 Comments
Cats should not be allowed outdoors.  Period.  Especially when the...
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Mockers Everywhere!

October 24, 2010 by Corey 8 Comments
On a recent visit to Fort Tilden I couldn’t help...
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Mangy Mocker

September 5, 2010 by Corey 2 Comments
Pity the poor mockingbird.  They are despised for singing all...
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Hotel Mocking Bird Hill… Birding in Eco-Luxury

December 23, 2009 by Mike 2 Comments
In the past few years, my most excellent fortune has...
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More About Mockingbirds

August 21, 2009 by Mike 148 Comments
The single most popular post I’ve ever written is about...
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What is a Mockingbird?

April 23, 2007 by Mike 535 Comments
Mockingbirds are members of the Mimidae family, a group of...
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