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Wood Thrush
Hylocichla mustelina
42.3262, -84.08
Field Notes
Description:
The wood thrush's head, back and wings are brick red in color. It has a white belly speckled with dark spots.
Habitat:
Woodland Trail.
Notes:
The male sings a clear, ee-oh-lay that is easily heard throughout its forest home in the spring and early summer.
"This is the only bird whose note affects me like music. It lifts and exhilarates me. It is inspiring. It changes all hours to an eternal morning." - Henry David Thoreau.
Reference Links:
Wood thrush - Wikipedia
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJune 2, 2023
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