4.16.2022

Haiku my Heart - American Nightingale

 sweet little grey bird
how i love  your copied song
mocking melody



courtesy Charlotte County Florida Weekly


Did you know........

Due to their mimicking abilities, the spirit of mockingbirds is symbolic of imitation, lack of originality, and authenticity. At the same time, these birds are also symbolic of innocence, music, loyalty, and protection.

No, I did not know that but I do now. Thank you Mrs. Google (she/her) I do know they are FIERCE little baby protectors!


The northern mockingbird’s scientific name, Mimus polyglottos, means “manytongued mimic.” Mockingbirds can mimic a barking dog, a squeaky door and even piano notes so well that electronic detection devices have trouble telling the difference. These birds continually add new sounds to their collection. It’s no surprise they are classified as songbirds and as such, are protected by local, state and federal laws.


Thank you Florida Weekly. Read more mockingbird
HERE 


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Haiku my Heart/Rebecca


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7 comments:

  1. Elephant's ChildApril 16, 2022 at 2:33 PM

    We have a few birds that specialise in mimicry - and can even (big sigh) imitate the sound of a chain-saw.
    Another brilliant haiku.

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  2. MaritApril 18, 2022 at 2:59 AM

    I did know that this bird 'mocks' with others by imitating sounds but I never heard or seen one here in Holland (or maybe I don't look good enough...) I love how this bird looks, a bit of greyish-greenish-yellowish... and I love your haiku!! Thanks for your visit to my blog yesterday, have a wonderful week. Love froom Holland.

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  3. LeaApril 18, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    What a great haiku and message, Judi! I don't think we have any here in my area of California. Or maybe we do and I think they are another bird!

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  4. Lowcarb team memberApril 18, 2022 at 4:59 PM

    A beautiful bird and lovely Haiku.

    We enjoyed a lovely Easter spending time with family.

    My good wishes to you, hoping the week ahead will be a good one for you.

    All the best Jan

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  5. rebeccaApril 19, 2022 at 9:28 AM

    innocence, music, loyalty, and protection. perfection in a bird!!!
    and in a kind friend! xoxo

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  6. sandyApril 20, 2022 at 9:43 PM

    I learned something today ...love the haiku and the information. We don't have them in the mountains but I use to love to hear them down below where i lived. I got tired though of hearing them sound like a telephone ringing, lol

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  7. RommyApril 21, 2022 at 6:40 PM

    I didn't know all that much about mockingbirds. Thanks for the facts and the sweet haiku.

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