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Submitted: November 23, 2009
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Shutter Speed:1/125 second
Aperture:F/5.7
Focal Length:100 mm
ISO Speed:200
Date Taken:Nov 23, 2009, 9:59:37 AM

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Natural Archwayby *Ryser915

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Birds

While searching the fens for late migrant warblers, I came across this Northern Mockingbird on one of the coolest natural perches I've ever seen. Northern Mockingbirds are incredibly smart birds, and as their name implies, mimic numerous other species' calls. In a span of a few minutes I have seen mockingbirds accurately mimic twenty or so different species. I can't tell you how many times I've chased what I thought was an oriole or thrush around for twenty minutes, only to finally realize its a mockingbird stringing me along. Male mockingbirds may learn up to 200 different bird songs in their lifetime, and have been known to recognize specific people.

Back Bay Fens
Boston, Massachusetts

November 23, 2009

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~Elvenred Feb 1, 2010 Photographer

What a lovely capture! It was good of that branch to curve over like that! Lovely!

*Ryser915 Feb 2, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Thanks!

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~Stumm47 Nov 28, 2009

This is superb ryan!

*Ryser915 Nov 30, 2009 Hobbyist Photographer

thanks!

~Stumm47 Nov 30, 2009

no problem!
You do a lot of bird watching I take it!

~glassreflections Nov 27, 2009 Hobbyist Photographer

I love the perch that you caught it this mockingbird on. It frames it perfectly. Great capture.

*Ryser915 Nov 30, 2009 Hobbyist Photographer

thanks!

~armagedonnn Nov 27, 2009

!Gary-G-09 Nov 27, 2009 Photographer

terrific shot, what a beautiful little chap!

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