A natural showman, the mockingbird has a long reputation of being one of the feistiest entertainers in the animal kingdom. We had the opportunity to meet one, up close and personal, when he flew down our chimney this morning and flew into my office! Luckily I was able to catch the fidgety little fledgling and safely return him to the great outdoors.
Here's a blurry shot of me chasing him around the room -- man he's fast!
He was quick, but I was quicker!
After a few minutes, I caught him long enough to pose for this picture!
After the paparazzi was finished, I released him outside so he could rejoin his momma!
"Release the hounds"...er, i mean ...Mockingbird!