Mockingbird... no berries

[Rob'in'To]

We have a Northern Mockingbird visiting again this season.  Unfortunately our Holly bush did not produce many berries this year and the supply is done.  Pondering what else to offer him and how.  Platform feeder near bush with dried fruit?  Blueberry?  Red currant?  Or?  

We had one all of last winter with us and had an ample supply of berries to help him along.  

Any advice/suggestions welcomed.

[Paul O'Toole]

Dried fruit grapes or raisins on a platform feeder will attract it. Also apples or pomegranates using a fruit feeder will work also.

[candidpets]

mocking bird in winter?

[Rob'in'To]

Thanks Paul.  I've been meaning to comment back again since you replied.  I've tried apples, cut up grapes and cranberries.  The visits are sporadic and I can never quite tell if he's getting any of the offerings.  The Squirrels are finding everything first and even stuff they don't eat, they grab and mess around with, then leave on the ground.  But it's nice to see the bird is still around.

Yes candidpets, this is the second winter we've had a Mockingbird come visiting.  They are still around the Toronto area through this time of year.

[Rotarran]

Agreed.  I see one near work and one near home throughout the year.  Also at least 2 are seen at Downsview park pretty much all year round too.

[Brian Bailey]

Mockingbirds are generally considered non-migratory, but they are far less conspicuous in winter.  No singing from the tree tops or lamp posts unless it's a sunny, spring-like day.  

BB

[Leslie]

I was wondering if anybody had seen mockingbirds this winter.
I had a winter regular but I haven't seen if for a couple of years.

[Walter Fisher]

That title is very appropriate for my visitor in the yard this morning.  A Mockingbird showed up near the feeders but sadly there were no berries for it to eat.  I don't normally put any out.

Walter