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Espanola Mockingbird
peterday

Espanola Mockingbird (Mimus macdonaldi)

These birds were hilarious. The two on the left were part of a 'gang' that were occupying some grasses on the beach when the three on the right arrived from elsewhere. Immediately the two ran out and there was a confrontation. Periodically the two would retreat into the grasses, then race out again, and all would pose threateningly. Went on for several minutes!
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Habitat
Beach
Location
Galapagos Islands
Date taken
08/07/2009
Scientific name
Mimus macdonaldi
Equipment used
Panasonic DMC-FZ18
ducbucln
Super capture of this cuties. It's interesting to hear how they all react when someone new shows up. Thanks for sharing this experience.

Vicki
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
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LOL what fun you had watching these guys Peter.

You've ended with a super picture of them too. Very well done my friend.
 
Stanley Jones
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Great capture and picture of these Mockingbirds Peter. This could be a scene from West Side Story! TFS
 

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