We observed this Northern Mockingbird in the parking lot of Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. It was a beautiful, early fall morning. The mockingbird was perched on a fire lane sign, and allowed a very close approach.
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County | – | Denton |
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City | – | Plano | |
Date | – | October 2, 2011 | |
Time of Day | – | Morning | |
Temperature | – | Warm (70-89°F/21-32°C) | |
Weather | – | Clear | |
Habitat | – | Recreation-Park | |
Type of Behavior | – | Surveying | |
Gender | – | Uncertain | |
Maturity | – | Adult | |
Observer | – | Chris Jackson |