Joined by his brothers, he swooped down and relentlessly pecked at the bushy tail of the squirrel. Soon after, a pair of the white underbellied birds with their slender bills turned their attention to a dog, who had wandered too close to their turf. The way they sometimes treat trespassers in defense of their area, it's surprising to realize that mockingbirds love company. The yellow-eyed mockingbird has no trouble with communication skills. He lets you know when he's offended by your presence and fiercely protects what he deems as his territory.
Mockingbirds are year-round residents of Florida, beloved for their singing, even in flight.