Was sending my previous note just as yours arrived. My idea is like your #3. I
like #3 and #4.
I should add that the bird resumed active foraging right after the 2nd sunning
on the path. It didn't appear to have just bathe nor did I see any preening.
ChrisP
On May 31, 2013, at 17:43 , Susan F
Chris,
I can think of 4 reasons that could explain this behavior.
1. Some birds, like some people, like to lie in the sun.
2. The bird may have come from bathing, and wishes to dry its feathers
quickly.
3. Research has shown that a short period of dry heat (a dryer, for
example)
: [cayugabirds-l] Blue-gray Gnatcatcher oddness
I've seen Robins doing essentially the same thing on the same trail though they
stayed put on the bark mulch for much longer than 15 seconds. Looked for ants
too but did not see any. Seem to remember it was always on a hot day.
David
--- On Fri, 5/
I've seen Robins doing essentially the same thing on the same trail though they
stayed put on the bark mulch for much longer than 15 seconds. Looked for ants
too but did not see any. Seem to remember it was always on a hot day.
David
--- On Fri, 5/31/13, Chris Pelkie wrote:
From: Chris Pelk
Perhaps it is trying to dissapate heat. It is awfully warm today.
On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Chris Pelkie wrote:
> I just took a brief lunchtime walk on the northern part of Wilson Trail at
> SSW.
> I saw a small bird flit to a low shrub only 10-12' from me, got on it and
> ID'd it as a BL
