Mimus Polyglottus: Here's Why the Night Bird Sings

He was at it again last night. Though this time I listened more attentively and acknowledged his genius. His song was long, proud, staccato, and syncopated. His genetic components perfectly wired to mimic. He’s mimus polyglottus, the northern mockingbird. He’s young, he’s unmated, and he must wait until all’s quiet for a prospective mate to be enthralled by his song. Here’s hoping that young Ms. Unmated Mockingbird is listening and interested, so that young master Mockingbird may find the sleep of the satisfied. It took 10 minutes with a birding guide and a quick Google search to make the ID. Click on the headline for some cool information on mimus polyglottus (cooler name than nothern mockingbird, right?)