While wandering around Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park, I caught this northern mockingbird doing its display routine from the top of a tree.
They like to jump up and immediately dive back to the perch in between songs. They seem to do it repeatedly, which is convenient if you’re trying to photograph the whole thing.
James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.
Edward Muybridge would be proud.
If only I’d made someone a bet that all two of a mockingbird’s legs leave the ground when they do this.
The good news is Philip Glass is working on a musical about you. He had a spare week with nothing else he had to compose….