This is a little bird that was alongside the backroad I take on my way home from town in Amherst, Virginia. It is called a Catbird. We stopped the truck and I zoomed in on it from the truck window. To my surprize…it stayed in the branches of the little tree it was in….just hopping from one to the other. Needless to say…I was thrilled and took as many shots as I could get. :)) I think maybe it thought we couldn’t see it, since it blended in so well. :)) So I whistled to it and it still stayed. lol My lucky day!
Catbird (from Wikipedia)
Several unrelated groups of songbirds are called catbirds because of their wailing calls, which resemble a cat’s meowing. The genus name Ailuroedus likewise is from the Greek for “cat-singer” or “cat-voiced”.
We call them Mocking Birds here. They will go after everything, Man, dog, cat or car! A really terrific capture!!!!, Bill
I didn’t know they were called Mocking Birds also. Awesome. This one just stayed put and jumped from branch to branch. I was surprised that it didn’t fly off. Thanks Bill!
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Thanks so much Ray!
– Ginny York
Beautiful capture Ginny
Thanks Andrea! :))
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Thank you so much for the feature and for all your support! It is very appreciated. :))
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Beautiful bird and capture Ginny!
Thank you so much Maggie!! It was an awesome little bird!
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Outstanding capture Ginny!!
Thanks Victoria! I can’t believe this bird stayed for me. :)) Usually they fly off.
Thanks so much for the fav!
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Beautiful Bird and capture Ginny.
Thank you so much Mark! It was a great little subject. :))
– Ginny York
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Thanks so much! I’m happy to be a part of your awesome group and share my images. :))
– Ginny York
We call them Mocking Birds here. They will go after everything, Man, dog, cat or car! A really terrific capture!!!!, Bill
I didn’t know they were called Mocking Birds also. Awesome. This one just stayed put and jumped from branch to branch. I was surprised that it didn’t fly off.
Thanks Bill!
– Ginny York
Beautiful!
Thanks so much Gena! I was so happy this guy didn’t fly away! :))
Thanks for adding it to your favs!!
– Ginny York
Lovely capture Ginny
Thank you so much!!!
– Ginny York