Mocking Me
As a non-birder usually on a ride-along with a birder, I occasionally get off a shot of my own. This one was quite vocal and seemed to look over his shoulder at me to make sure I was paying him due attention.
I had no idea what it was until my wife pointed out that it was a catbird. Although not a colorful variety, they do have some interesting facts. According to Wikipedia, "The catbird seat" is an idiomatic phrase used to describe an enviable position, often in terms of having the upper hand or greater advantage in any type of dealing among parties. It derives from the secluded perch on which the gray catbird makes mocking calls." Gray Catbirds can also produce two sounds at the same time thanks to their ability to use each side of their syrinx, or vocal organ, independently. These songsters can also produce sounds from only one side at a time or alternate between the right and left sides.
Was he mocking me, then?
Mocking Me
As a non-birder usually on a ride-along with a birder, I occasionally get off a shot of my own. This one was quite vocal and seemed to look over his shoulder at me to make sure I was paying him due attention.
I had no idea what it was until my wife pointed out that it was a catbird. Although not a colorful variety, they do have some interesting facts. According to Wikipedia, "The catbird seat" is an idiomatic phrase used to describe an enviable position, often in terms of having the upper hand or greater advantage in any type of dealing among parties. It derives from the secluded perch on which the gray catbird makes mocking calls." Gray Catbirds can also produce two sounds at the same time thanks to their ability to use each side of their syrinx, or vocal organ, independently. These songsters can also produce sounds from only one side at a time or alternate between the right and left sides.
Was he mocking me, then?