This morning there was a visitor at the birdbath. That’s generally where I see the Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus).

Most often I see one at the birdbath, but on occasion I’ll see one at the Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra) or Beautyberry bushes (Callicarpa) eating the berries. Mostly it is just one, not two or three. Just one.

But once in a while, not often, several will show up in the birdbath. What a surprise when that happens. And if I’m really lucky, I’ll be able to get a picture of six of them at the birdbath. Well here I was almost lucky. Five plus a sixth that is almost out of the image.

Here’s to seeing more of the Hermit Thrush in 2024!

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