[mou] Questions about an Eastern Bluebird, and about night migration...

[Christine Olson]

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Hello,
 
I'm hoping that someone has a few spare moments to answer some questions:

   Last weekend in Ray (darn near Canada), MN, we saw a stunning Eastern Bluebird; his coloring was vivid and normal - except that his cheek and eyebrow areas were stark white!  He was accommodating, providing a long look from all angles.  I couldn't take my eyes off him, as he looked so exotic!  How common is this color variation?
   I am fascinated by reports of people hearing flocks of migrating birds overhead at night, for I have never experienced it.  Can I do anything to increase my chances of hearing these flocks?  For instance, is there a certain condition or time that's better?  Or is it merely "right place at the right time" when these night-time flocks are heard?

Any input on these questions will be appreciated.  Thank you, and good birding to all!

Christine Olson - Chisholm       



Peace




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<DIV>Hello,</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm hoping that someone has a few spare moments to answer some questions:</DIV>
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<LI>Last weekend&nbsp;in Ray (darn near Canada), MN, we saw a&nbsp;stunning&nbsp;Eastern Bluebird; his coloring was vivid and normal - except that his cheek and eyebrow areas were <STRONG>stark white</STRONG>!&nbsp; He was accommodating, providing a long look from all angles.&nbsp; I couldn't take my eyes off him, as he looked so exotic!&nbsp; How common is this color variation?</LI>
<LI>I am fascinated by reports of people hearing flocks of migrating birds overhead at night,&nbsp;for I have never experienced it.&nbsp; Can I do anything to increase my chances of hearing these flocks?&nbsp; For instance, is there a certain condition or time&nbsp;that's better?&nbsp; Or is it merely&nbsp;"right place at the right time" when these night-time flocks are heard?</LI></UL>
<P>Any input on these questions will be appreciated.&nbsp; Thank you, and good birding to all!</P>
<P>Christine Olson - Chisholm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</P></DIV><BR><BR><DIV>
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