(With all her antics, I googled her..a Northern Mockingbird)
This backyard of mine is at once a wild kingdom and a comedy skit. Yesterday was a gray, chilly and windy day bearing no resemblance to spring. I looked out to see her, the bird living in my tree that is, entering her nest.
The wind has been toying with that small tree all day. Really tossing it to and fro. I am thinking this was the reason for the loud twittering that had been filling the air on and off all day. A squirrel, traisping across the back fence found himself on the run. The nesting bird chased him down
and pecked him in the ass. I’ve never seen that before. I guess he was closer than she wanted him to be to her nest.
Today there was a repeat. Only, this time he was racing up and down the main trunk of the neighbor’s very tall tree and she was in hot pursuit! What is with this bird! Maybe they’re just friends. Romping. Or, maybe they’re just as crazy as us humans.
clouds scurrying
across a not so full moon –
spring feels out of sink
Pat R
4/04/20
Mockingbirds are notoriously territorial driving other species of birds, small animals, and humans away. They are very vocal with a large repertoire of songs at their disposal. I find them nervy but spirited.
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That explains it!! Thanks.
Pat
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What a sight!
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Tell me about it. I stood just inside the door laughing out loud. It was hilarious!ππ
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I’d say that squirrel has met his match. (K)
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Yeah..lol. He looks like a teenager, he hasn’t yet learned that she means business π
Pat
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Birds and squirrels always put on a good show.
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They sure do!
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First, I love the photo!! And then I love your humor–describing entertaining critters. And finally, as always I love your poem π
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Thank you Rhen, glad you like itπ
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My great pleasure π
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Social distancing – the new norm.
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.. that comes with an enforcer π
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