Who among us has not been kept awake on a summer night by a male Northern Mockingbird (NOMO) singing his heart out, establishing his territory and his desire for a mate? This smart, cocky bird is an omnivorous loner who can sometimes be seen chasing away a crow or hawk that has invaded his personal space.
If you think you may be seeing a perched NOMO, wait until the bird takes off — the unmistakable flashing of those white under-wing patches will confirm it. No wing patches? It’s somet
