Bird Brain

The scenario: a guy heads over to a 24/7 tavern where he's confident he will meet an attractive gal.  He doesn't though.  Not the first time he goes, nor the second, nor the 25th.  Still, he keeps going back to the same darn watering hole.  In fact, he pops in several times every day and night, even at ungodly hours, always hopeful, always disappointed.

There's nothing obviously wrong with the guy.  He's not bad looking, dresses nicely, has a pleasant personality.  So, what's the problem?  Maybe it's the venue.  Women have their favorite hangouts, appears this guy's bar of choice isn't one of them.  So, why doesn't he move on, try another place?

Because he's a bird brain.  Really.  I've just described the behavior of a male mockingbird that's been singing its heart out around our yard for 2+ weeks.  He's out there every hour of the day and night, has sleeping habits even weirder than mine.  In fact, I wonder if he sleeps at all.  I give him high marks for perseverance, stamina and musical expertise (has an impressive repertoire of songs) but an F in judgement.

Male Mockingbird

Bird Brain's songs were pleasing to the ear for several days, tolerable for a few more.  Now, he's  beginning to bug me.  Even the most lovely piece of music becomes stale after numerous repetitions.  C'mon bird, enough already.  Face it: you picked the wrong hangout, she's not coming, give it up!

Every so often, Bird Brain does this display thing, flashing his white wing bars.

Seems to me he's doing everything right - except tumble to the fact that there are no females in these parts and that he needs to move on.  Maybe he came late to the party and all the ladybirds are already taken.  Yeah, I can just see the other guy birds, all mated up, getting it on, smirking at Bird Brain, teasing him about his late arrival and totally striking out.  Life's a bitch, BB.  Better luck next year.