At this time of the year, it’s not just owls that you may hear at night—Northern Mockingbirds like this juvenile bird may sing throughout the evening. They will imitate up to 200 different sounds—not just other species of birds but also car alarms, trash trucks, and all manner of other sounds. Some of the singing is to attract a mate and some related to establishing territory while nesting. Populations of Northern Mockingbirds have dropped 20% since the 1960s, largely due to the increased use of