Northern Mockingbird
My 'blind' overlooks this natural perch, a special branch, which is highly sought after and for which an obvious pecking order exists. The Belted Kingfisher, shown in the pictures on either side of this one, has dibs on this branch most of the time. When she leaves, others make use of it. As the Kingfisher left, the Mockingbird emerged and took over, where it remained until it hurriedly left when the Kingfisher returned. The branch is unique in that it on the fringes of the wetlands, hangs over both land and water, and, as such, offers a hunting perch for both land and water foraging birds. It's just the right height and offers a great view.
Northern Mockingbird
My 'blind' overlooks this natural perch, a special branch, which is highly sought after and for which an obvious pecking order exists. The Belted Kingfisher, shown in the pictures on either side of this one, has dibs on this branch most of the time. When she leaves, others make use of it. As the Kingfisher left, the Mockingbird emerged and took over, where it remained until it hurriedly left when the Kingfisher returned. The branch is unique in that it on the fringes of the wetlands, hangs over both land and water, and, as such, offers a hunting perch for both land and water foraging birds. It's just the right height and offers a great view.