Northern Mockingbird

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I found a nest of eggs in my yard and wasn’t sure what type of eggs they were. Thankfully I quickly identified them as mockingbird eggs. I snapped a few photos and came back inside. They can be very aggressive, especially when they have a nest full of eggs. The Northern Mockingbird is the Tennessee state bird. The scientific name is Mimus polyglottos, translated as “many-tongued mimic.” The name highlights the mockingbird’s ability to mimic not only dozens of other birds’ songs, but also devices such as musical instruments, cell phones and car horns. It is amazing to listen to their sounds, just like other birds and other noises they hear. Have you seen or heard the Mockingbird in your world? Now you know what to look for if they are in your area. More of nature to share with you from my backyard.