Do Mockingbirds Migrate?

I have a Mockingbird outside on my steps today, looking for something to eat. I threw out some crushed peanuts for him, and some pumpkin seeds. He was at my duck feeder filled with corn too. I don't remember seeing the Mockingbirds in the winter, but maybe they stayed in the woods. I think it is a Mockingbird, grey, with back feathers edged with white, white breast, and white in the tail feathers.

We have them year round here. I wish they would migrate and stay. Sorry, I am probably the only person that does not like mockingbirds. I know it is instinct in them but they keep all birds (except seed eaters) on the run constantly. All of the birds that eat fruits and insects have a time at all of my fruit bushes, mealworms and peanut butter mixture. The poor bluebirds have trouble even flying through the yard. Unfortunately, the mockingbird is like this at my house year round. Winter and nesting season. I know they are protecting their food source but goodness they need to share just a little. I had rather have starlings!!! Wow.

rosebud, I'll send you my pair of Starlings. They nest in my soffit. Guess they aren't too bad, but sometimes they brin their friends.

Catmint - you keep the starlings!!! I have had one and one grackle for a week and scared to death they are going to go get all of their friends. This starling eats like he has never had food before. They are really funny to watch but they are "hogs". When we lived in town they came in by hundreds it seemed like. Been lucky for the past 5 years, very few. If I keep bragging I know they are going to come in herds. I'll send my mockers to you. Thanks, have a great night.

Catmint are the birds you see Robin sized? Then they are Mockers. If you supply them with multiple food sources they can't protect ALL of them and other birds can also eat. Mockers also have their benefits. They will fight off and warn others birds when cats or hawks may be around. Personally I enjoy the Mockers here. I talk to mine and scold them when they get too pushy with others. Mine share the suet I put out with a couple of Robins that are wintering here. I think they can be just as helpful as harmful depending on each personal situation. Starlings on the other hand here come in flocks and can clean my suet feeders in less than an hour!!! They really get on my last nerve!! I scold them also but there are just way too many...Rosebudmary I can send you a few if you'd like!!??

Oooops, in answer to the question...mine don't migrate, they are here all year long!!

It's funny that this topic came up. I had a mocker decide to claim my feeders today for himself. It was very entertaining to watch him keep those pesky hosp and starlings at bay for once. I wish I could hire him to stay but I'm sure he'll eventually find a new hobby. :o)

I too have mocking birds all year. They don't seem to bother all my birds that visit. Though maybe cause my feeders hang and the mockers stay on the ground. Personally I kinda like them also. I think their coloring is neat,(that is the real colorful ones I get).

Hope I didn't offend anyone by my dislike of this mockingbird. However he has been gone for a couple of days and the bluebirds, hermit thrush, and even the robins are enjoying all of the berries in my yard. There were 4 bluebirds sitting on my deck this morning waiting for mealworms. They have been around the yard but couldn't eat because of the mocker. I have enough food sources, natural plantings and food I put out front and back yard to feed thousands. I just want them to share a little. Been feeding for 25 years so I know instinct is what makes the mocker so territorial just wish the blues were a little more aggressive. Anyway all is well right now in the backyard. Again, sorry if I upset anyone. Have a great day.

RBM don't think you did. There are a few here that have aggressive mockers and they are a take 'em or leave 'em kind of bird. Heck there's been some here that couldn't walk in or out their front doors because of mockers nesting near them. So it's completely understandable. As I've said I feel the same about Starlings so I guess that makes us even LOL!!

We also have a mockingbird (whom I find very amusing!) He's been here a few years now (all year round) and for some reason, this winter he has decided this is his turf! He started chasing all the other birds away (cards, bluejays, juncos, nuthatches and titmouse) but over the past couple of weeks he has started allowing everyone to eat at the feeders again (except the blackbirds- knew I loved this mockingbird for a good reason!). We also put feeders in the backyard and he doesn't bother these. Maybe given a little more time, he will relax a bit.