Posted by James Duquesnel on May 13, 2004 at 15:15:59:
Today, Park Ranger Nancy Yawt reported an extended observation and interaction with a Bahama mockingbird on the park administration building's service road. The bird actually approached the ranger, allowing ample opportunity for a solid identification.
This is exact the same location this species was observed at several years ago (found by me and confirmed by Wayne Hoffman of National Audubon Society's Tavernier Research Center. That bird lingered in low shrubbery around the park administration building and boat trailer parking area for approximately one week, singing a quiet "sub-song." It then moved toward the highway to loiter behind the mile marker 102.4 Circle K convenience store for at least another week. It has not been seen here since, and we are wondering if this is perhaps the same bird.