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| Juvenile Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) |
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Baby Mockingbird
"Why do you lug all that camera equipment to work with you everyday?" my wife asks. Because I never know when a photo opportunity may arise. This morning, after arriving at work, I heard some baby birds chirping as I walked across the parking lot from my car to the building. I looked up to see some young Northern Mockingbirds beckoning to their mother (or father) for a snack. Just then an adult bird swooped in and delivered a treat right into the waiting beak of one of the babies. I fumbled with my camera bag, but the action was over well before I was ready to start shooting. I did manage to get one nice image of the baby enjoying the meal he had just received.
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Great catch on the baby! My husband thinks the same thing about me with my camera going everywhere. Do you leave your camera in the car a lot? I wasn't sure if I should be worried about the heat in Florida.
ReplyDeleteI never leave it in the car, but not because of the sun - because I work in Miami.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, Sam! Looks a lot like the baby mockingbird sitting in my lap right now. That's right, seems it can't fly back to its nest & I can't locate its parents. Perhaps my cat got them. :( Anyway, glad I found your photo; it confirms what I suspect the bird is. Now, to find out what I'm going to do about this. Wish us luck! ~Holly
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteNice capture Sam! I have a camera with me always and it has paid off.
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