Photography of Birds – Set # 154
Set # 154
Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbird
The Northern mockingbird’s habitat varies by location, but it prefers open areas with sparse vegetation. In the eastern regions, suburban and urban areas such as parks and gardens are frequent residential areas. It has an affinity for mowed lawns with shrubs within proximity for shade and nesting. In western regions, desert scrub and chaparral are among its preferred habitats. When foraging for food, it prefers short grass. This bird does not nest in densely forested areas, and generally resides in the same habitats year round.
Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove
H.J. Ruiz - Avian101 
Wonderful shots, HJ, love the Mourning Dove’s eye! 😊
Thank you very much, Donna. 🙂
Both are attractive birds. We had a Mockingbird here in Edmonton, AB once, and the twitchers came from miles away to see it.
They are residents in my backyard! Thanks you, Jane. 🙂
Superb captures of these birds HJ and always interesting facts.
Thanks so much. Ashley. Take care. 🙂
The avian photography masterclass just keeps going!
You’re very kind, D. Thank you! 🙂
We had a pair of Mockingbirds nest close to the house this year, and it was fun to watch the young birds after fledging. The whole family would come to the porch, babies sitting underneath the suet blocks, begging away!