The behavior described is typical for both a Blue Mockingbird and a Gray Catbird.
Bill Pulliam Hohenwald TN
On Jun 4, 2013, at 3:59 PM, Michael Todd wrote:I agree with both Bill and Daniel's sentiments, and right off the bat would have to think the most likely scenario is a misidentification, no disrespect towards the observer who submitted the record to eBird. This is usually the default scenario when an unknown observer reports a totally unexpected rarity. But, it is definitely possible, and no more unlikely than the Orange-billed Nightingale Thrush that showed up in the Black Hills of South Dakota a couple of years ago. As Bill said, if it does turn out to be a Blue Mocker......it will be an interesting discussion for sure!Good Birding!! Mike Todd McKenzie, TN birder1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx www.pbase.com/mctodd
