The Mockingbird and the Grape

When I got up this morning it was 5 degrees. I went out
and shoveled the snow from the sidewalk and replenished the
water in the bird bowl and put out green grapes and some
apples. It didn't take long for the fruit to freeze.
Mr. Mockingbird is not sure he wants to sample these.

He's giving them the 'evil' eye.

Hey! These grapes are frozen!

Maybe if I step on them....

I can't believe it.... are they really frozen?

What's wrong with this woman, doesn't she know it's
5 degrees out here.

Check out my tongue..

Isn't it cool! I can hold a piece right on the tip of my beak

frozen or not...these grapes are pretty darn good

It takes a long time to eat one of these..

Excuse me while I stick out my tongue one more time

Not that I ran out of sayings, but isn't this bird just gorgeous?
I love his beautiful eye, his white and black wing patches...

He seemed to be performing just for me.

I took way too many pictures and posted just as many.

What's up with this tongue thing?

Northern Mockingbirds are often seen alone. They are aggressive
and will defend their food supply. They can also imitate most
other birds and will sit very high up in a tree or on top of a pole
and sing many bird songs to impress a mate.

I'm so glad you've come to my feeder Mr. Mockingbird.
You are welcome anytime.

To be greeted with birdsong on a cold winter's day
warms the heart and feeds the soul with a comfort food that only nature can provide.
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To God be the Glory ~~ Great Things He Hath Done

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