Sunday, February 10, 2008

Weekend Snapshot



This mockingbird is not happy with Bob, my cat. Just after I snapped this he pecked Bob on the head and flew up for a repeat attack. I liked that I was able to catch the bird in midstrike and got his shadow on the driveway.

20 comments:

Neva said...

What a great shot! I love the shadow...what did the cat do???run away? I can't imagine a bird being so cheeky!!

Carver said...

That's an amazing shot. The hummingbird is so fearless.

SandyCarlson said...

Well done, Sharon. Give "watch the birdie" a whole new meaning.

Mrs. G. said...

When I was a kid, our cat was deaf. The mocking birds would dive bomb him, and he would have no warning because he couldn't hear them coming. It was pretty sad...but a little funny.

Joyismygoal said...

n shot I love when i catch nature at work

Lilli & Nevada said...

What a great shot you got there,

Paulie said...

Very interesting!

Rune Eide said...

The lesson is - stay away from birds! :-)

Anonymous said...

Great photo, poor cat!

Have a great week,Sharon :)

quintarantino said...

A lovely shot that is. And that guy is he brave or what?

Anonymous said...

What an amazing shot you got!!! I think your second job could be photographer.

Anonymous said...

Very interesting shot... Have a nice day...

Sharon said...

Neva - Bob just stayed right where he was. The mockingbird dive bombed him several times before it gave up and stayed in the tree. It sure fussed at him though. Mockingbirds are famous for this!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shot of the mocking bird!!!

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

Great shot. It almost makes you root for the cat!

HiPnCooLMoMMa said...

just right in time to catch a beautiful shot!

Anonymous said...

Yes what an interesting shot.

Alexander
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Yolanda Elizabet Heuzen said...

Great pic of real live action! Does the mockingbird has a nest there? Or does it just not like cats? Poor Bob to be mocked by a mockingbird.;-)

david mcmahon said...

Great work, Sharon, especially with the shadow. Here in Oz the magpies play that role ...

Gotta love Sandy's comment !

Tom said...

Fantastic capture.. I bet you smiled from ear to ear... I know I would if I'd taken this shot..