In the Okanagan, wintering Western Bluebirds are almost invariably found
around stands of Russian Olive (Eleagnus angustifolia). We usually get
30-70 on the Penticton CBC. Mountain Bluebirds are much rarer.

Richard J. Cannings cannings at bcu.ubc.ca
Cowan Vertebrate Museum vertmus at bcu.ubc.ca
Department of Zoology, (604)822-4665
University of British Columbia (604)822-2416 (FAX)
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA