I think (& am pretty sure) that I have a mocking bird building a nest in my lilac tree! I've never seen one before, but after some research I am confident that is what it is. actually there are a couple....do not know yet if it is a real nest, or just one they are building for a choice.....been in and out of the garden, weeding, etc. and they do not seem too afraid of me.....kind of cool.....they've been hanging around for a couple of weeks, and finally spotted a nest at the top of the tree (maybe 5-6 ft off the ground). will try and get a picture! moderator's note: added a more descriptive title to topic
Whenever a mockingbird is in the yard I try and get it to imitate my whistle. I have never seen a nesting pair. They are friendly birds especially when the bushes have berries. Jerry
I love having the Mockingbirds in my garden, they are so elegant looking. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Nort ... ingbird/id Sometimes they will sit on the fence, tilting their head while listening to me tell them how pretty they are...it makes me wonder if they really do understand what I am saying and are simply acknowledging that I am correct. Put out a flat pan on a table or something else off the ground and keep fruit in it. The ones in my yard love grapes and old blueberries.
