Photography of Birds – Set # 84 | H.J. Ruiz - Avian101

Photography of Birds – Set # 84

Set # 84

Northern Mockingbird

Northern Mockingbird

Northern Mockingbird

The birds aggressively defend their nests and surrounding areas against other birds and animals. When a predator is persistent, mockingbirds from neighboring territories may be summoned by distinct calls to join the defense. Other birds may gather to watch as the mockingbirds drive away the intruder. In addition to harassing domestic cats and dogs that they consider a threat, mockingbirds will at times target humans. The birds are bold, and will attack much larger birds, even hawks.

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Mourning Dove

Like other columbines, the mourning dove drinks by suction, without lifting or tilting its head. It often gathers at drinking spots around dawn and dusk.

Mourning doves eat almost exclusively seeds, which make up more than 99% of their diet. Rarely, they will eat snails or insects. Mourning doves generally eat enough to fill their crops and then fly away to digest while resting. They often swallow grit such as fine gravel or sand to assist with digestion. The species usually forages on the ground, walking but not hopping. At bird feeders, mourning doves are attracted to one of the largest ranges of seed types of any North American bird, with a preference for rapeseed, corn, millet, safflower, and sunflower seeds.

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10 thoughts on “Photography of Birds – Set # 84”

susanpoozan on July 7, 2020 at 8:56 am said:

Good pictures thank you.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 7, 2020 at 3:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Susan. 🙂
  
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Jane's Heartsong on July 7, 2020 at 10:21 am said:

I love the blue eye ring of the mourning Dove and display of feathers on the Mockingbird.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 7, 2020 at 3:18 pm said:
  
  Thank you, Jane. 🙂
  
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de Wets Wild on July 7, 2020 at 10:32 am said:

Feisty little thing, that mockingbird!

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 7, 2020 at 3:21 pm said:
  
  I like those birds a lot. They are bold, don’t take crap from anybody. And they can imitate most birds calls! Thank you, D. 🙂
  
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tootlepedal on July 7, 2020 at 6:12 pm said:

I like today’s over the shoulder look.

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 7, 2020 at 9:09 pm said:
  
  It’s Hollywood style! Thank you, Tom. 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on July 7, 2020 at 8:21 pm said:

Two gorgeous captures, HJ! ❤

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- H.J. for avian101 on July 7, 2020 at 9:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much, Donna. 🙂
  
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