Bird ID?? (2 Viewers)

[CantsleepSC]

I live in rock hill, sc. And in my neighborhood is a bird I would like to know the identification of. I am not a bird watcher, and have no pictures of the bird. The only thing I know about the bird is that it seems to have the ability to make 50 or so different calls in rapid changes. It only stays on one call for 2-3 seconds and just keeps switching sounds. Also, it seems to LOVE to sing at night. It has woken me out of sleep at 12:00, 2:00, 5:00, etc. And it sings for HOURS! The worst part is it lives in a tree right across from my house and has very high pitch calls.

Does anyone have an idea as to what kind of bird this may be?

 

[Jim M.]

It's a Northern Mockingbird. They are known for singing at night. Try ear plugs and/or turning off outside lights (not sure if the latter will help, but I guess it's worth a try).

Jim

 

[chris butterworth]

Another for Northern Mockingbird. They can be a bit of a pain belting out their songs at night but it's better than having a factory next door (says someone who doesn't have to 'put up' with Mockingbirds )


Chris