mountain bluebirds

17 years ago

We live in upstate NY and have recently seen what we think are mountain bluebirds. I looked at several sites that seem to say they are west coast birds. Is it possible they have travelled this far east?

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rayinri
17 years ago
Yes its very possible to see a mountain bluebird in NY. There was
a female on cape cod two years ago. Call local bird club they will seen birders
there to make sure the bird is really a mountain. That is a very rare fine. Once word gets out people from all over will stop by to check the bird out.
Enjoy. They show up every few years in New England.
anita55
17 years ago
How exciting to have Mountain Bluebirds here in NY. I just wanted to ask if you know what an Indigo Bunting looks like? Is it possible that it could be one of these beautiful birds that you saw?
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17 years ago
I had a mountain bluebird hang around for about 10 days this spring. I'm in St Louis, Mo.

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