A Few of Susan’s New Favorite Feathered Friends

The Northern Mockingbird

These birds have big personalities. I like to joke and say they have an identity crisis. They mock, as their name implies. They might start with a chickadee, change to a cardinal, then be a starling. They have a large repertoire, based on what’s around them and even bark like a dog if they hear it. I always think, ‘Who are you today? Make up your mind!’ They are fun to watch; they’re big and bold.

Chickadees

Chickadees are also delightful to watch. They flit around and they’re just fun.

House Wren

(pictured on page 65)

This wren is very small, and its tail sticks up. If you get too close to their nest or territory, they will let you know with a good cussing. They do not care how big you are, they will let you know that you are not allowed to be around them.

RAVEN & MOTH also offers a helpful resource. On the downtown retailer’s new bookshelves you’ll find this bird book to guide you along your avian adventures.

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To learn more about bird watching in Paducah and the surrounding area, visit:

“Winter Bird Watching in Historic Downtown Paducah,” on the City of Paducah’s travel blog, by Susan Edwards

“Kentucky Birds,” on the Nature Conservancy’s website

“Birding,” on the Land Between the Lakes website

“Bird Watching Spots” on the Step Outside Paducah, KY website

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