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Bird ID help, please

12 years ago

Hello, everyone! I need some help. This bird has come to my suet feeder a few times this week. I have never seen this type of bird at my feeders before! I love how I have had these feeders up for nearly 5 years and still see new ones from time to time. :)

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susanzone5 (NY)
12 years ago
My guess is some kind of thrush.
savannahmoon
Original Author
12 years ago
I was thinking wood thrush when I first saw it. My bird book says wood thrushes are summer birds in my area (southeast Georgia), so then I thought maybe a hermit thrush? Its tail is a redish brown color. I am not very good at this lol, but at least its fun!
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You've got it. Hermit Thrush.
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How cool to have one stop by for suet and with just the camera in time to get the shot! Rare moment as I think these birds usually forage in thickets & come out to eat berries on trees.

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