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Mimus polyglottos
A medium-sized songbird, a bit more slender than a thrush and with a longer tail. Mockingbirds have small heads, a long, thin bill with a hint of a downward curve, and long legs. Their wings are short, rounded, and broad, making the tail seem particularly long in flight. Mockingbirds are overall gray-brown, paler on the breast and belly, with two white wingbars on each wing. A white patch in each wing is often visible on perched birds, and in flight these become large white flashes. The white outer tail feathers are also flashy in flight.
Upper Texas Coast (UTC 082) BAY AREA PARK: This Harris County park is situated on Armand Bayou. It has a long board walk for excellent views of the upper part of the bayou.
Spotted on Feb 28, 2013
Submitted on Mar 10, 2013
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It was exciting and always fun to look for things that are different. The best time was at Brazoria National Wildlife on the last day. That is coming up, and I am anxious to get to posting those photos. :)
Nice series gatorfellows! You had a productive trip to the coast.