I live in the Bay Area of Northern California, and we have LOTS of mockingbirds here. They seem to love the suburbs! *chuckle*
Over the years I've heard them mimic lots of different bird calls/songs (obviously), but also some other interesting sounds. Some of the oddest are: crickets chirping, car alarms blaring, and even -- the chattering and shrieking sound that squirrels make! ;D :) It's sooo weird to hear that coming from a bird, especially in the middle of the night, which is often when I hear the mockers singing. (Anyone else have that problem? heh)
So, what unusual sounds have YOU heard a mockingbird imitate, and how good a job did they do? Everything I've heard them do is amazingly accurate, although some mockers seem more skilled than others. Just like any singer, I guess. ;)
2007-03-13
18:57:30
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scary shari
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