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From: mcaloon@soleil.UUCP (Barbara McAloon)
Newsgroups: rec.birds
Subject: Northern Mockingbird
Keywords: Chimney/Help
Message-ID: <1076@soleil.UUCP>
Date: 23 Jul 90 18:37:31 GMT
Organization: Harris Semiconductor, Somerville, NJ
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I think I have a problem!  My previously enjoyable experience with the Northern
Mockingbird singing in my backyard is turning out to be a small problem, I
think!

My Mockingbird (appears to be only one) has decided to sing to me via my metal
chimney.  I do not think there is a nest there because the chimney is in the
open and would be exposed to other birds.  So, I guess he likes to hear
himself singing!  Has anyone experienced this before?  How do I get rid of him
this winter?  Right now, it's still cute, but when I start a fire later this
year . . .

One of my friends said not to worry because the smoke will drive it away, but
I'd like to hear from you experienced birders.  Is there anything I can do now
to keep him singing in the trees and not down my chimney?

Thanks in advance.

Barbara-- 
Barbara McAloon

mcaloon@soleil.nj.semi.harris.com
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