Last night, around 1:00 a.m., I stepped outside to check the moon, and was greeted with a lot of different birds singing. Somewhat taken aback, I thought this was a bit too early for the dawn chorus, and further reflection indicated that MOCKINGBIRDS often sing at night. I haven't heard our local one for several months, and am wondering if, because of the harsh winter, it went to visit friends in Pa. for a while, and has just returned.Even more reflection (great time for it) showed that certain canids also sing to Luna, so I think this is a good example of convergent evolution. On a kind of related note, on my morning walk yesterday, I heard a BROWN THRASHER doing a credible imitation of a whip-poor-will. First time I've heard one doing that. Steve FastBrooktondale --
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