I caught this little Northern Mockingbird foraging among the grasses and small plants while we were at a nearby field. He put on quite a show of flapping his wings and jumping up and down creating movement to make all those yummy insects run or fly. He was quite the aggressive feeder.
Look at that face! He is doing some serious dancing here. He is also doing some serious pest control as he will consume large quantities of beetles, ants, wasps and grasshoppers. He does vary his diet with a variety of berries and other fruit..but if you get a chance to watch him dance for his dinner..it is quite entertaining!
I caught this little Northern Mockingbird foraging among the grasses and small plants while we were at a nearby field. He put on quite a show of flapping his wings and jumping up and down creating movement to make all those yummy insects run or fly. He was quite the aggressive feeder.
Look at that face! He is doing some serious dancing here. He is also doing some serious pest control as he will consume large quantities of beetles, ants, wasps and grasshoppers. He does vary his diet with a variety of berries and other fruit..but if you get a chance to watch him dance for his dinner..it is quite entertaining!
These are wonderful pictures. I've never observed a Northern Mockingbird foraging in real life, but now I really would like to. Thanks for catching this guy in action.
ReplyDeleteTina, these are GREAT! I just love photos of birds doing bird life. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteNice Tina! My birds do not dance for me but they sure get upset and want to know where their seed is. Great series and captures.
ReplyDeleteCraig
That mocker was really dancing for the camera, Tina. You got some gorgeous pictures of him... Love the one where he is staring at you...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Very interesting behaviour that you captured. Our Blackbirds & Thrushes can often be seen "leaf turning" but I've never seen any dance.
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting behavior. I thought he really blended into colors of the field where he was "dancing."
ReplyDeleteIt is time to admit it...you are invisible, right? That can be the only way to get such great shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat images of a mockingbird creating his magic for dinner. Love seeing them do this. And what fun that you could capture it.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots showing the action well.I can imagine this was interesting to watch.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Wow! Great observation...I love seeing photos of bird behavior.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful pictures Tina. I did not know they could dance for food ;-) i thought the only dance for bird aimed to get a mate...
ReplyDeleteFantastic find! I would love to see that dance! Excellent captures!
ReplyDeleteGreat Captures! I have seen these lovely birds dance to attract a mate not to rustle up some grub. How cool! They are amazing birds. I like them alot. Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous! Makes me laugh seeing him do his little dance!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots! Had never seen this bird before... seen it first time... that too... in dancing poses... thanks to you... :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs of the mockingbird doing what mockingbirds do! I loved them.
ReplyDeleteTina: How very cool, what a neat capture.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Tina. Sorry I haven't got to comment too often since I've been really busy this summer.
ReplyDeleteI think he's rethinking his career choice...he always wanted to be a symphony conductor!
ReplyDeleteTina..
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I have never seen this happen..will be on the lookout!