Thanks for the compliment on my photos. I would really like to do a bunch more but am in a time crunch. More will come only because I am enjoying this so much.
Regarding the mockingbird's eggs, you just stepped into a problem that I have. I think I misidentified the eggs. The picture of the adult bird I still believe is a mockingbird. The problem that I have is that I think they nested in the next tree that I have not yet inspected. When I researched the mockingbird eggs on the internet (Google Images) the coloration does not match the ones in the picture. I checked the nest today and realized that I in fact have never actually seen the mom leave the nest. I am going to have to get some help (surround the tree) to actually see what comes out. The only protests that I have had so far is a hidden, shrill, dainty, whistle. It is a fun mystery and the only solution I may have is seeing the chicks develop to adults. If you have a sure fire way to determine the species from the eggs let me know. In the mean time check out my pictures in a couple of weeks when the birds mature.
Thanks for the interest.
Matt (zoutedrop)
