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You made the mockingbird look so regal…especially atop the rooftop. They do show up probably in at least 1/2 of the US states and I wondered why Tennessee chose it as their state bird…This is what I found (which you probably already know): The state of Tennessee understood this bird as a true resident, so the northern mockingbird was designated as Tennessee's state bird in 1933.
Hey Tim, great shot of a handsome bird…as for no ”county” bird…maybe you could nominate this guy?
Thank you, Lisa! It can be a beautiful bird and sing a beautiful song...but they can also be very mean and annoying. I so like listening to their concerts, though!
I do, too…EXCEPT when it’s at 2 AM in the spring. Last spring there was a persistent one singing right outside my window…I got up, went outside and had to shoo him off - to another neighbor…they are persistent!
@FB101 really…who can resist the Northern Cardinal? There are 7 (seven!) states that have it as their state bird! We now have 2/4 (Kentucky and Indiana). Ok…would love to see shots of the Northern Cardinal from Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina! BTW, Frederic, your photo is remarkable. I love that he is in foilage that is a bit dreary…as it makes him pop even more.
Trouble is , once the Sparrowhawk flew off, the other side of the parapet was this guy; also a contender.
Now…that is STATELY! Well done! It actually looks like you ”arranged” this photo.Washington State- American Goldfinch
Even when I see them in “person”…they look unreal…What an absolutely beautiful and somewhat surreal bird. Ain’t nothing “common” about the Common Loon. Great shot…is she sitting on….something…eggs?
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Same bird + different photographer = another perspective…Love how he is lit and positioned.
Considering all the beautiful water in Norway it's a perfect bird. Dippers are def amazing!
Hey Marcus, Your Steller Jay is stellar!!!!
Yes, the dipper makes the perfect Norwegian national bird!
The guy (Sondre Norheim) who is regarded as the "father" of the telemark style is from a tiny place in Telemark. He actually moved to North Dakota in the 1880s and lived there until he died. Wow, you guys have so cool bird over there! I guess I need to go on a bird photography holiday to the US some day
Thanks very much.
Hey Scott, I tell ya…the photographers on this site are first rate! I learn so much technically from all of you. Thank YOU!
great image
Thanks Rich…appreciate it!
