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Nature Notes: Catbirds Return

gray catbird
My daughter and I were on the porch yesterday, and we heard a cat cry. No, maybe it was a baby. No, it was two birds, meowing at each other. Now I know why these are called gray catbirds. Here is my gray catbird photo from last summer.

gray catbird in a tree

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Carver says

I enjoy the catbirds in my yard. They do sound like a baby crying sometimes. I like both of these shots.

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ramblingwoods says

I've never had a cat bird here that I am aware of, but I understand that they do sound like cats..

I enjoyed your comment very much '“If a female is impressed, she answers him by flashing from a perch” – I think someone could make this into a movie. Humphrey Bogartfly and Ingrid Perchwoman.'LOL

I would be interested to know if you see any fireflies where you live....Michelle

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leoraw says

Regarding the fireflies, I'm sure I've seen them, but I've never paid much attention. Will start doing so.

Glad you like my creative comments. I do try to be entertaining and say more than "nice post."

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Caron says

I never knew why they were called catbirds!

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Ilana-Davita says

Thank you for introducing catbirds to me. I was so busy writing my weekly review that I had missed your post.

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Eileen says

The catbird is a nice visitor to your yard. Nice pic's!

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