Why are you blue?

Hudson was restless. Some deep, primordial gut feeling told him he needed to move. He raised from the soft grasses he called his bed that evening and stretched. Green eyes took a quick look around, to figure out what direction to go. After a quick glance, he saw the usual - some trees, some bushes, some blue owls...

Blue owls.....?

He ran up to the owls and barked wildly at them, causing one of the poor things to shriek in anger and confusion. It rose up out of its tree and spread its massive spotted wings, and Hudson let out a quiet "Oh, shit and backed up. He paused, looking at the creature defiantly. "Sorry, but, why are you blue? Can you talk? HELLO?" The owl wasn't interested in conversation and screeched wildly at him. He snarled back, finding the response a little ridiculous. The second owl joined the first's screeching and Hudson rolled his eyes. "Dumb birds! It was a simple question!"