While I've not heard catbirds mimic anything other than the songs of other birds, I don't doubt they do mimic other environmental noise. One night, not too long ago, I was sitting outside with a friend listening to a mockingbird singing in the city in the small morning hours. We both couldn't help but laugh when the bird riffed an almost perfect car alarm. And now, the news Read this interesting article on how birds perceive their habitat and world. Build Better Business is for you.
Lunch is complimentary.
Relatively little walking is involved. Bill Hunley will meet us at the Peaks of Otter Visitor Center for a stroll around Abbot Lake. Expect high elevation woodland birds. Some light walking is involved. Expect a long, fun day.