Another opinion -

In our experience, this is a normal mockingbird vocalization expressing 
mild agitation. It is heard most often in the nesting season when people 
or other potential predators are near a nest or fledglings, or when 
mockingbirds are chasing each other.

Nancy Martin
Chestertown
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> Subject: [MDOSPREY] Odd Mockingbird Behavior
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>> We have a Northern Mockingbird nesting in a little trellis by the turnout in
>> our driveway.  Lately I have noticed that it sits in various nearby trees
>> making sort of an agitated (sorry for the phoenetics) "churrrrrrring" sound,
>> almost like you hear from a squirrel.  Over and over and over. After I
>> became sensitive to it,  I believe I have heard the same call from other
>> mockers in the area.  Does anybody know if this is just a normal part of the
>> life cycle?  Thanks for any thoughts.
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>> good birding
>> Bill Moody
>> Lexington Park/Pax River
>> MD
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