When Everyone is a Pundit

During this time of year, a boisterous mockingbird will land on the tree outside my bedroom window every morning to sing at 6 AM. Its quite a racket. Aside from the decibel level, the song is never consistent. Sometimes, it sounds like other birds. Other times, it sounds like it is mimicking a car alarm.

One of the things that makes a mockingbird unique from other songbirds is that it doesnt have its own unique song. Most birds learn and memorize from a mentor. But thats not the case with...