We've had a Mockingbird at our suet feeders since at least early December. I
have not seen it at the seed feeder.
More than any other bird at our yard, this Mockingbird has become inured to my
presence at the feeders. Recently it perched atop one feeder at eye level,
completely exposed 5 feet from me, staring eye to eye as I replenished the suet
in another.
The only species that seems more dominant or aggressive than others at our
feeders is the Starlings.
Steve Johnson
Fairfax, Virginia
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From: Nancy Young via VA-bird <va-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [VA-bird] Mockingbird on Suet
Yes, I have Mockingbirds quite often on the suet feeder in the winter. But
they don't take it over. Could be the location - under a row of tall Leland
cypress.
Nancy Young
Troutville, VA
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2019 1:10 PM
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Subject: Re: [VA-bird] Mockingbird on Suet
Ah yes, Ann. I can vouch for mockingbirds eating suet. During the
snowmaggedon back in 2010, I had a mockingbird lay claim to a suet feeder
and refuse to let any other birds near it. Fortunately, I have several suet
feeders, but still that was quite hilarious.
Vineeta Anand in Alexandria
On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 12:35 PM morann--- via VA-bird <
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It's about noon and I'm watching a mockingbird eating from a suet block.
The block is one that has nuts and dried mealworms, which the bluebirds
and
others enjoy. But I've never seen a mockingbird eat suet!
Ann DonaldsonRuckersville
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