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[Warofwords]

The one image is poor quality but unfortunately I couldn't get another shot. The first one (Veery?) was hiding in some brush and pokey thorns. He was quite tolerant of my presence. These were taken today, SE Michigan. I also want to thank everyone on here for being so helpful.

[Warofwords]

All I can say about this one is he appeared very small. I only got a short view of him.

[BirderMadeleine]

Yes, Veery and Eastern Phoebe.

[Warofwords]

BirderMadeleine:

Yes, Veery and Eastern Phoebe.

 

Thank you very much. You've again been most helpful. I had a look at your site, you have some great pictures. I'm jealous...

[BirderMadeleine]

Thank you, Warofwords. :)

[eripma]

The first is actually a Hermit Thrush.  A Veery has more limited spotting that is the same color as the back and wings.  

I agree with Eastern Phoebe. 

[PoorMatty]

I agree with Hermit Thrush and Eastern Phoebe.  The Veery also would have gray flanks and the upperparts would all be the same reddish color instead of a mix of olive brown and rust.

[Kryptos18]

I agree with Hermit Thrush, and will add that the breast spots are quite faint, blurry, and bright on a Veery, where they are dark and concise on this Hermit Thrush.

[Liam]

No, that's a Hermit Thrush and an Eastern Phoebe.

[BirderMadeleine]

Great - Two incorrect IDs in a week! Can't let that happen! I do agree with Hermit Thrush, now... but, what's wrong with me? Oh well, all birders have bad days. I will learn more from my mistakes.

[Aberrant]

From my experience, beware of impulsive IDing

[BirderMadeleine]

I definitely never try to act things out, every ID I make is based on my experience, and studying. But, everyone will make mistakes once in a while, and that's just part of the learning process. It just takes a lot of time and field experience to become an expert, so I definitely need to get outside and do some birding if I've made a couple of incorrect IDs this week.

[Aberrant]

That's still a really good record for the week

I remember about a month ago I was really rusty because I hadn't spent nearly any time from Christmas break up until then birding because of college, and it definitely showed in my IDs!