RE: [cayugabirds-l] Mockingbirds on our house

2014-06-08 Thread Wesley M. Hochachka
, June 08, 2014 9:40 AM To: Richard Tkachuck Cc: CAYUGABIRDS-L Subject: Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mockingbirds on our house Hi Richard, The range map for Northern Mockingbird in Birds of North America indicates that they breed as far north as southern Ontario, and are permanent residents as far north

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mockingbirds on our house

2014-06-08 Thread Mike Pitzrick
Hi Richard, The range map for Northern Mockingbird in *Birds of North America* indicates that they breed as far north as southern Ontario, and are permanent residents as far north as Watertown, NY. Regarding migratory habits, BNA says it is Not well understood. Reported to be partly migratory in

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Mockingbirds on our house

2014-06-07 Thread Dave Nutter
My impression is that many, perhaps most, Northern Mockingbirds in our area are here year-round, setting up winter territories centered on supplies of small fruits. The more northern part of their range does withdraw in winter according to eBird. A better question about repertoire would be for