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Any reason to think that the second bird wasn't a hybrid? Or a different subspecies of Western? Just thoughts... Edge Wade Columbia, MO [log in to unmask] On Mar 23, 2011, at 9:24 AM, Chris Barrigar wrote: > Greetings! > > Yesterday after work, I went out to observe the Western Meadowlark > trying to get a better photo. I was able to digiscope it and > capture video of it singing through my spotting scope. > > While observing this bird, I heard in the distance an Eastern > Meadowlark mimicking the Western Meadowlark so well that I began > wondering if there may be a second Western Meadowlark nearby. > However, the tonal qualities were higher pitched, and the notes > weren't as pure as the Western Meadowlark's notes. > > Has anyone else experienced this mimicry in Eastern Meadowlarks? I > can understand that as the Eastern Meadowlark is possibly trying to > establish its territory that it may be trying to move the Western > Meadowlark out of the desired territory by trying to use its song > against it - similar to other mimics. > > Thanks in advance. > > > Chris Barrigar > > Stoddard Co. > [log in to unmask] > [log in to unmask] > > http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris > > http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Questions or comments? Email the list owners: > mailto:[log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto:[log in to unmask]