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Which Thrush?

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Posted by Charles Gangas on September 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Which Thrush?
I found this guy in the Wenlock WMA in northeast Vermont Monday. This area of Vermont is at the tip of the boreal forest and is heavily covered in bogs and spruce. I apologize for the IQ and tight shot- but curious who this fellow is.

Thanks
Posted by Barbara Graham on September 29, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Swainson's Thrush?
Posted by Suzanne Huot on September 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Hi Charles ,
I think you have found yourself a swwet little Hermit Thrush.
Suzanne
Posted by Jim DeWitt on September 29, 2011 at 12:41 PM
The buffy eye ring and weakly defined whitish line over the lores say Hermit Thrush, Chuck. The white, spot-free belly also argues for Hermit. A common breeder in the Boreal forest, it winters in the southern states, although I've seen it in Ecuador, too. A nice photo in habitat.
Posted by David Graham on September 29, 2011 at 1:33 PM
What a beautiful image!

Dave Graham
East River, SD
Posted by John Tobias on September 29, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Barbara, IMHO nothing to apologize for this is a nice photo of a thrush in it's natural place. I like the way you have it framed, brings your attention right to the bird. Thanks for sharing.