If knowing what this species adores eating is the secret to all things, then just what does a Mockingbird desire to eat? First and foremost, this variety consumes insects. Simple then, we order bird feeder plans for and create a suet feeder or we acquire one. Don't jump to conclusions, the Mockingbird likes sunflower seeds, raisins and fruit in addition to suet.
Looks like we build a suet feeder with suet in the middle, sunflower seeds in the tray, and a piece of fruit put in for good measure. Little pieces of bread on the ground work too. My grandfather and I did that when I was just a little girl.
My recommendation is to do specifically the above after which do these things too. This bird needs water as much as food, so you may have the best luck if you also locate a bird bath nearby and protect it close to some bushes. These birds aren’t as comfortable out in the middle of the backyard and prefer thick shrubbery and trees for a sense of safety. Despite the very fact that they imitate other birds, Mockingbirds require their space and are easily frightened by some other birds and animals who would eat their food or threaten them. See our post, "Keeping the Critters Out of Your Bird Feeders", on our web site, Bird-feeder-plans.org.
These birds come in pairs too, and will build a nest together in nearby dense bushes. Mockingbirds lay small bluish green eggs and will fiercely protect the eggs and their young. Mockingbirds, like Blue Jays, will dive bomb cats if they come anywhere near the nest. They will dive bomb people too for that matter.
These birds are beginning to sound like more trouble than they are worth, but I can assure you they are worth it. They aren’t migratory birds, so once they’ve chosen your yard, and assuming you have provided for them well, you will have company you will truly enjoy.
While perfectly capable to sing songs of their own, you'll be surprised whenever you hear them mimic other birds, and occasionally even other noises they listen to. Sometimes they will even sing all night. I know about that too from my childhood. In those days, houses in southern Florida were rarely built with heaters, never mind air conditioning, so windows were open all the time. I can still recall awakening to all the noises the birds would make and must admit my anger with them would be high when they would awaken me from a deep sleep. Air conditioning has matured me though, and I adore hearing them in the mornings now as I enjoy my first cup of coffee on the back porch.
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The writer is a native Floridian and writes for Bird Feeder Plans and Materials. In addition to finding the post, "Keeping Critters Out of Your Bird Feeders" on this web site, you will also find content on all kinds of birder feeders and how you can very easily assemble them yourself.
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