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This proud parent tried to attack my cat and even me today.

Obviously, my cat was so surprised when that little loud beast pecked him in the butt

photolady95 · 06-01-2020, 08:54 PM

You get to close to the nest and they'll attack. Guess she thought you and cat were too close. Mockingbirds are famous for this, so are Blue Jays. I've seen both birds chasing a hawk in the sky. And the hawk skedaddling too, those beaks hurt.

Nice capture of a mommy bird mouth full of food for her babies.

micromacro · 06-01-2020, 09:05 PM

Actually, it's the opposite, they built the nest too close to us, and now claim the territory ))).

We had a break for couple of years, but now they came back to terrorize our/their perimeter, mostly at the front yard this time. Ones 4 of them was protecting our backyard, and it was amusing, but annoying as well. From the good point, it's possible to approach them so close, and they will hold their ground posing for good pictures ))).

photolady95 · 06-01-2020, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by micromacro

Actually, it's the opposite, they built the nest too close to us, and now claim the territory ))).

We had a break for couple of years, but now they came back to terrorize our/their perimeter, mostly at the front yard this time. Ones 4 of them was protecting our backyard, and it was amusing, but annoying as well. From the good point, it's possible to approach them so close, and they will hold their ground posing for good pictures ))).

Well, luckily for me, I have no low growing trees, they're tall water oaks, over 50 ft. And we have no eaves on the house like most houses have, our house is made of concrete blocks. The struts that do stick out are not the best for bird nests.

The only birds we have that build nests are house finches, and they usually build in a hanging basket or in our utility room. So far I've not been attacked by one of these mommies.

Usually, they fly away from the nests, perhaps trying to lead us away.

**ToddK** · 06-02-2020, 07:50 AM

Very nice images of both the bird and the cat. I have an elderly outdoor cat that gets constantly harassed by the scrub jays. They have even drawn blood on his head. The pour guy just sits there and takes it...

micromacro · 06-02-2020, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Well, luckily for me, I have no low growing trees, they're tall water oaks, over 50 ft. And we have no eaves on the house like most houses have, our house is made of concrete blocks. The struts that do stick out are not the best for bird nests.

We have plenty of bushes and small trees all around. When some mockingbird starts singing at 2am sometimes, I think about one famous book.

**Tonytee** · 06-02-2020, 04:49 PM

Bo Diddley, "Mockingbird." Actually got to meet him once here in Portland, Oregon and got an autograph. I wish I had this kind of luck in capturing birds. I do enjoy them, but they can be very

elusive and skittish. Very nice work on this image and thanks for posting.

TT

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06-01-2020, 08:54 PM	#2
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	You get to close to the nest and they'll attack. Guess she thought you and cat were too close. Mockingbirds are famous for this, so are Blue Jays. I've seen both birds chasing a hawk in the sky. And the hawk skedaddling too, those beaks hurt. Nice capture of a mommy bird mouth full of food for her babies.

06-01-2020, 09:05 PM	#3
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Actually, it's the opposite, they built the nest too close to us, and now claim the territory ))). We had a break for couple of years, but now they came back to terrorize our/their perimeter, mostly at the front yard this time. Ones 4 of them was protecting our backyard, and it was amusing, but annoying as well. From the good point, it's possible to approach them so close, and they will hold their ground posing for good pictures ))).

06-01-2020, 09:27 PM	#4
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by micromacro Actually, it's the opposite, they built the nest too close to us, and now claim the territory ))). We had a break for couple of years, but now they came back to terrorize our/their perimeter, mostly at the front yard this time. Ones 4 of them was protecting our backyard, and it was amusing, but annoying as well. From the good point, it's possible to approach them so close, and they will hold their ground posing for good pictures ))). Well, luckily for me, I have no low growing trees, they're tall water oaks, over 50 ft. And we have no eaves on the house like most houses have, our house is made of concrete blocks. The struts that do stick out are not the best for bird nests. The only birds we have that build nests are house finches, and they usually build in a hanging basket or in our utility room. So far I've not been attacked by one of these mommies. Usually, they fly away from the nests, perhaps trying to lead us away.

06-02-2020, 07:50 AM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Very nice images of both the bird and the cat. I have an elderly outdoor cat that gets constantly harassed by the scrub jays. They have even drawn blood on his head. The pour guy just sits there and takes it...

06-02-2020, 04:43 PM	#6
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Well, luckily for me, I have no low growing trees, they're tall water oaks, over 50 ft. And we have no eaves on the house like most houses have, our house is made of concrete blocks. The struts that do stick out are not the best for bird nests. We have plenty of bushes and small trees all around. When some mockingbird starts singing at 2am sometimes, I think about one famous book.

06-02-2020, 04:49 PM	#7
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,461	Bo Diddley, "Mockingbird." Actually got to meet him once here in Portland, Oregon and got an autograph. I wish I had this kind of luck in capturing birds. I do enjoy them, but they can be very elusive and skittish. Very nice work on this image and thanks for posting. TT