A northern mockingbird perches in profile on a tree branch, facing left. A softly clouded blue sky stretches across the background, while spare tree branches weave through both the foreground and background of the frame.

A common grackle in profile perched on the railing of a deck and looking up towards the sky. The eyes with black irises are strikingly vivid as are the iridescent feathers on the neck and back.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social) , today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #GreyDay and the alt is #Abstract.

One for each theme: A northern mockingbird and a common grackle.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
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A mourning dove in the middle of a step from right to left on deck railing.

A northern mockingbird in midstep on a tree branch.

Per Alan today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #SteppingOut birds captured mid step.

I've gone with these two photos taken within the last 2-3 days.

March 2026. Charlotte NC US.
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This is the video from which I extracted that frame.

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A view of a northern mockingbird with its wings spread wide as it is flying. The backdrop is collection of tree branches with a cloudy light blue sky.

I extracted this frame from a phone video shot at 30 fps and cropped — just to pause and appreciate the beauty of a Northern Mockingbird in flight. The image may not be the sharpest, but it certainly didn't disappoint.

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A Northern Mockingbird perches on a bare branch, set against a tangle of crisscrossing branches and a clear blue sky. A large tree trunk with reddish-brown bark dominates the foreground adding depth to the scene.

A mourning dove in profile perched on a thick tree branch and looking slightly to the side. The scene is dominated by several large and thick tree branches in the foreground and many thin branches and a clear blue sky in the backdrop.

Per Alan (@alan678.bsky.social), today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #PeacefulSolitide.

My selection are a Northern Mockingbird and a Mourning Dove.

Both photos taken on different days along a greenway in Charlotte NC US.

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Northern Mockingbird on a fence in South Florida.

One of my favorite neighbors -- a Northern Mockingbird. I love their imtense curiosity about all that surrounds them.

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Here's my second contribution to today's #BirdOfTheDay: A northern mockingbird perched on a tree branch and #Singing.

Taken in January 2024. Charlotte NC.

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A northern mocking bird perched on a tree branch.

Here's my contribution to today's #BirdOfTheDay which is any #Singing Bird: A northern mockingbird perched on a tree branch against the backdrop of Carolina blue sky.

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Closeup of a bird staring into the camera.

The attitude. 😂 #northernmockingbirds

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Northern Mockingbird

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Bird with gray, black and white feather perched with its head cocked to the side.

Northern mockingbirds are so beautiful.

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Northern mockingbirds are known for their wing flashing behavior. Here's a video I took last year.

March 7 2024. Charlotte NC US.

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Here's a video I recorded this morning of the northern mockingbird chick. The chick was moving towards one of its parents. Also, it's venturing out into much larger areas now. Doesn't seem to have learned to flash its wings yet though!

May 25 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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A collage of two photos. On the left is an adult northern mockingbird standing on a ground full of grass. On the right is a juvenile northern mockingbird in mulch and looking to the left.

Returned to work after four days to find the northern mockingbird chick almost an adult. Saw it flying around following the parent. Didn't see the second chick though.

The pictures are from this morning. L: the parent. R: the chick.

May 25 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Another video of the parent northern mockingbird feeding one of the chicks. The wing flashing by the parent just before taking off is likely a warning to stay away.

May 21 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Here's another video of the parent and the chick.

May 20 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Love this video. Took it this afternoon. The parent northern mockingbird feeding one of the two chicks.

May 2020 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Another video of the baby northern mockingbirds. It seems like one chick is harassing the other!

May 19 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Two baby northern mockingbirds by a bush and near a metal fence. A collage of five photos showing them in different poses.

Here are some pictures of the two baby northern mockingbirds I saw this evening at work. Cell phone photography. Not the best for this situation as I had to keep my distance.

May 19 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Saw this baby northern mockingbird near a parking lot right outside work, this evening. Saw a second chick come out of the bush on the left as soon as I was done filming this. Will post a second video separately.

May 19 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Bird perched on a branch flapping its wings upward.

I didn't know that northern mockingbirds could be this beautiful.

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Northern Mockingbird
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A northern mocking bird at a tube birdfeeder.

A northern mocking bird in flight from a tube birdfeeder.

A northern mocking bird at our feeders, yesterday. Comes and goes. Doesn't linger very long unlike other birds.

May 11 2025. Charlotte NC US.

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Closeup of a bird in profile with brown, gray and white feathers perched in a tree.

Last one from today. This pretty #northernmockingbird.

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