Weekend Birding: Hermit Thrush
The Hermit Thrush is a North American native that migrates south for the winter and north in the summer. It does not make its home in the Chicago area but does pass through during spring and autumn migration. If I’m lucky I’ll get to see one this month or next as they make their way back north for breeding season.
They are ground foragers and can often be found kicking around in leaf litter. This little guy, or gal, I’m not sure which, was hopping around on the edge of my driveway in the back yard last spring. I rarely see them in the yard, and they never stay still, but I managed to get one decent shot from the back door before he flew away.
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Under My Apple Tree 
It’s a beauty! And the picture worked really well with those colours.
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I got lucky … he paused for a moment on the driveway where there was some contrast and looked up at me. If he had stayed in the woodchips I wouldn’t have gotten a shot.
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What a cute one! Ah, spring!
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Spring can’t come soon enough. We had some warmth last week and now it’s cold again.
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Aw! He looks so cute and curious – and like he’s looking right at you.
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When I slowly opened the door he looked up.I only had a second or two to get the shot.
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Your timing on this shot was perfect. Great capture of this little bird’s expression.
My March Madness snapshot is here.
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It helps when the bird cooperates. Some of them just never stop moving.
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Capturing shots of birds takes patience, doesn’t it? This one looks amazing…thanks for stopping by my blog.
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Lots and lots of patience. And some frustration too.
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Love photos of birds!
You can see my snapshot HERE
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What a camouflaged little bird he (or she?) is.
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Very cute!
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LOL I love the look on his face!
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Great shot! Beautiful bird.
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I love your knowledge of all these beautiful creatures. Such a cutie.
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Your posts always make me want to learn more about birds.
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What a cutie! Terrific photo, as usual!
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I love your bird picture. He doesn’t look too sure that he’s happy about having his picture taken. But he is handsome.
I am running late this week, but here is mine if you’d like to take a peek: http://myreadersblock.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-snapshot-on-sunday.html
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What a cute little guy!
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