It’s been waaayyy too long since I’ve featured a puzzler, so here I go, in honor of Earth Day, and John Muir Day.
Check out this bird which is common throughout the eastern half of the United States. It is a gorgeous reddish brown color on top and white undernearth with heavy streaking. Yellow eyes, a slightly decurved bill, two white wingbars, and a long tail make this bird quite a standout. Oh, and this week’s puzzler is an amazing and very accomplished songster, able to remember and sing more than 1000 different sounds or songs. You may have heard this bird, but maybe since it frequently hides in dense bushes, you’ve never had the good fortune to see it.
Here’re some photos. Do you recognize this, know what it is?
I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Happy Earth Day. Perhaps I’ll see you in Montreat.
If you want to offer your guess, I’d love to hear from you! Use the comment box below the post to add to the conversation. See you again soon.
Unlike the Wood Thrush, this guy’s spots are more like streaks than spots and so they match his longer tail and longer name
Ahh, all correct. Thanks for clarifying! I appreciate you.
Brown Thrasher. I really enjoy your blog.
Hey Carla, thanks for taking the time to read my blog post, and then send a comment. I appreciate you! And yes, this puzzler is a brown thrasher! See you again soon.
Carla, you are correct! Thanks so much for reading and following along with my blog posts!
It’s a brown thrasher, I think …
Renate, You are correct! Hope to see you soon.xxoo