tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6850578724053553683.post795173673803129655..comments2012-04-19T17:21:16.403-07:00Comments on Birdland West: A Tale of Two FinchesAlex Washoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03810893702064198273noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6850578724053553683.post-33910384948835695102012-04-19T17:21:16.403-07:002012-04-19T17:21:16.403-07:00Being from New Jersey originally, I have an affini...Being from New Jersey originally, I have an affinity to the Goldfinch (it's the NJ state bird)... and being an environmental scientist by education and career, I have taken my fair share of ornithology classes and trips... but I never knew that the Goldfinch and Siskin were close enough to interbreed. Very interesting, indeed. <br /><br />I do know that since moving to Florida one year ago, I have seen many egret/heron hydrides that seem to be able to procreate, so much so that the guide books call the white heron/egret mix the Great Blue Heron - White Morph. <br /><br />The whole interspecies relations concept is fascinating and I say if there is not enough information available out there in the interwebs, we need to coordinate our resources and conduct our own study!<br /><br />Great blog post, btw!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412265159423755970noreply@blogger.com