[mou] Starling Mimicry

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Now that species numbers are dwindling (and my son is posting the Saturday 
"goodies" before I do), one is forced to observe and comment on behavior 
(chuckle of heavy irony).

Have had two Starling mimic calls this week already:  Eastern Meadowlark 
(not unusual nor particularly well done today) &  Eastern Pewee (that's a 
personal first - very well done).  Wonder how many different birds they can 
imitate?

Most unusual over the years was a Pine Siskin ascending call, done so well 
that I searched the trees for it just north of Milwaukee.

Your experiences?

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties

(Marveling over the YB Loon sighting by an excellent birding couple in 
central Wisconsin this afternoon)