Unless I have missed the post(s) and I apologize if I did, has anyone discussed how all of these Southwestern U.S. species have ended up in WI? I have a theory and would like to know what others think. It could just be a coincidence, but the timing seems right that the geomagnetic storm that occurred during the night of Oct. 24th has coincided with the arrival of the Southwestern species of birds reported in WI and other nearby states. It is been well documented that some birds migrate using the earth's geomagnetic field. It certainly seems plausible that this "fallout" of Southwestern species of birds could have been caused by the geomagnetic storm messing with the guidance systems of birds. Alan Stankevitz #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: //www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: //www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn