It's been a long time since I saw a Mockingbird.
So there he is and there I am. He is in a tangle of branches and I am trying to get some half-way decent shots. I begin to respect those intrepid wildlife photographers who wait for hours, sometimes days, to get that one perfect shot. I didn't want much, just the sight of a berry in the bird's beak. You wouldn't think that was too much to ask would you Mr. Mockingbird?
Apparently it was for I waited and waited and waited, and waited, and so did he - for me to go away. I had my camera trained on that little bird for a long time. I had seen him picking off several berries and swallow them in a split second. Surely I could capture that? No, I couldn't! I have more respect for the wildlife photographer who would have the patience to wait him out. But the more I looked the more he looked at me. For one brief moment my glance diverted in another direction, and as quick as a flash I saw that berry picked and just as quickly disappear. I asked if he was taunting me and I think I saw him smile.
"Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience." You are a smart man Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Bye-bye Mr. Mockingbird, maybe next time.
Yep, he's smiling!
36 comments:
A lovely shots, I enjoy sitting and watching their lives.
this made me chuckle. yup! :)
Excellent images...I especially like the 3rd one down. The mockingbird is TX's state bird. I love to hear them sing.
It's true Denise. You can depend on a bird never to do what you want, expect or hope it will do, unless of course you turn or walk away. Good effort, and it's nice to see a Mockingbird doing anything even if it's mocking you.
Aw, too bad you didn't get that shot, Denise. But what cute pics of that bird.
Beautiful bird and your comments about waiting and waiting made me chuckle! So typical of most of my bird photography experiences!
Oh yes, bird photos, so much patience required! He is a real cutie, I have never seen a mockingbird before - now I know. I must google for a tune, I hear it's just lovely.
The little tinker!
Thank you for waiting,Denise...he's a beauty!
Jane x
Nice serie of photos!
My lady loves mockingbirds! We don't have them here because we are too hilly and woodsy, but about 15 miles or so to the north you can find them.
great shots! I have only seen them once in CostaRica. But I´m not sure it is the same one.
Hi Denise, nice to see you joining in with WBW! I love your Mockingbird photos.
I had to come back this afternoon again to show Bud your pics of the Mockingbird. :o)
Cute pictures of the mockingbird, Denise. I really like those little birds.
Hugs,
Betsy
I've never seen one. Lovely captures!
Awesome shots Denise !
Your waiting paid off :)
~Jo
How beautiful! Love that little guy.
Love your captions...made me smile.
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Great image series showing a cute little bird :)
I'm smiling here, this is a special set of images, so cute bird, so adorable compositions, well done!
Léia
Bird photography is a bit of a waiting game! Helped by coffee and a back rest!
Nice pictures.
Cheers and thanks for posting to WBW.
Stewart M - Melbourne
Just to see a mockingbird would be amazing and your photos are beautiful even if you didn't catch the little beauty taking a peck at a berry.
so lovely! they are about the prettiest of birds they are!
big hugs.
p.s. thank you for taking the time to leave a comment on my photoblog, but clicking on my name it would lead you to my main blog Cut and Dry. x
You have a lot of patience, and maybe he didn't want a picture taken of him eating?
The pics you did get are great!
I like them. In Florida when we visited our son there, a mockingbird would bombard the cat when it was outside -- by pecking on the top of its head.
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oh these are wonderful denise!! can you imagine if the leaves were on the trees, you'd get zippo!!
i love capturing them on trees, in natural setting. i think these are magnificant with the branches and berries!!
i loved this!!
Just Beautiful. I love Mockingbirds and they are such strong birds, a bit over the top on territorial, but appreciate them all the same~
Great captures!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Sweet as sweet can be- made me smile too ~:)
Beautiful captures, Denise.
Your writing about waiting and waiting. I did the same thing with my woodpecker this week. He/She was perched underneath the feeder eating for an army. All I wanted was to catch it in flight, but NO!!! It just stayed and stayed. The minute I took down the camera...well, you know the rest of the story. It was nice seeing a mockingbird. I have never seen one in the yard. genie
He's beautiful
He's beautiful
lol.
I suspect that bird was mocking you, Denise. I have had a similar experience with a northern mockingbird.
We accept what Nature decides to provide!
Any shot of a Mockingbird is a good one!
He's lovely though, Denise! You did a great job capturing him!
Thank you for all the wonderful comments :)
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