Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
102 - State Symbol Spotlight: Mockingbird
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What can copy a car alarm, a barking dog, a squeaky gate, and maybe even Zoe? The Northern Mockingbird — Texas’ official state bird! In this episode, we explore why this talented (and slightly mischievous) bird was chosen to represent the Lone Star State.
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References
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ref/abouttx/symbols
https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/mockbird/
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Mockingbird/overview
https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/texas/state-bird/mockingbird
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