My 7 year old spotted it while he was in an unhandy location. I hate when that happens because I've been in the same situation wishing I had the camera. But this time the bird stayed long enough for him to yell that there's a strange bird and I was able to get some pictures.
Could this be a Hermit Thrush? I don't see the "spectacles" of the Swainson's. The 2nd picture is pretty bad, but I put it on here in case it would help with the ID. I also have some back pictures if you need them.
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cwj2323
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 08:28 PM
Life list (non ABA)- 204 Latest: Scarlet Tanager
Coolest: Audubon's Warbler
2013 Year list- 165
Yard list- 108 Latest: Scarlet Tanager
Coolest: Lesser Yellowlegs (This bird was terribly lost during our May snow, we are near no shore for this shorebird)
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 08:31 PM
Definitely a Hermit Thrush! That reddish tail is diagnostic!
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 08:52 PM
I agree with Hermit Thrush.
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cwj2323
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Posted 12 October 2012 - 11:55 PM
Thanks so much. I was just thinking earlier today how we've not seen anything new for awhile.
Life list (non ABA)- 204 Latest: Scarlet Tanager
Coolest: Audubon's Warbler
2013 Year list- 165
Yard list- 108 Latest: Scarlet Tanager
Coolest: Lesser Yellowlegs (This bird was terribly lost during our May snow, we are near no shore for this shorebird)
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