No one knows why the Mockingbird does the “wing flash”, but my guess is it does it to startle insects.
The Wing Flash Of A Mockingbird Part 2
The Wing Flash Of A Northern Mockingbird
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Great! Love wing stretch shots and these are fine.
Steve, thes pictures are spectacular! Your talent is unrivaled.
You continue to amaze.
For years experts didn’t give the animal kindgom credit for being so smart and many still don’t. I think you are right about the mockingbird scaring up their dinner. I agree with Eric, amazing, your patience and observation pay off once more. You go Steve!
Oh, la la, oh la la, monsieur Steve
Gorgeous set here..
I really like the last one
I like it–good job!-Becky
Fantastic shots! We have quite a few of these here in the Cayman Islands, and they are intriguing to watch.
Thanks for sharing!
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