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Torres: Mockingbirds don't visit my feeder but still among my favorite birds | Opinion
There's only one bird that has yet to make an appearance in the feeder: our state bird, the mockingbird. Yeah, I know they ...
Hello, flamingo! Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years
Two bills in Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a ...
That bird keeping you up at night is a native Texas species — here’s why it’s singing
They are either applauded for their audaciousness or cursed for their persistence in nocturnal singing or in the defense of ...
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Torres: Mockingbirds don't visit my feeder but still among my favorite birds | Opinion
So, why all the songs? It's still a mystery ... and designated the American flamingo as our state bird and designated the Florida scrub jay as our state songbird. This is the eighth time someone ...
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How Often Should You Clean Birdbaths To Keep Them Safe For Birds To Use?
Keep your birdbath clean and inviting for birds by learning how often to clean it. Discover practical tips and guidelines ...
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Bye bye mockingbird? Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years
The song of a Florida scrub-jay varies and has been described as a scratchy weep, a harsh scold, or a gutteral growl, according to All About Birds. The mockingbird, while common to other states ...
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That bird keeping you up at night is a native Texas species — here’s why it’s singing
A northern mockingbird takes flight from a scrub oak, Thursday ... Cornell Lab’s All About Birds suggests covering trees with bird nets that are sold at a gardening store.