March 30, 2025
Yesterday morning I heard beautiful musical phrases each repeated twice, coming from the woods. A Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) singing his heart out. It is the male Brown Thrasher that sings, and he has a vast repertoire of songs. Even more songs than other songsters and family members Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) and Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos).
Their bright yellow eyes are intriguing and I’ve learned that when I see a Brown Thrasher with pale gray eyes, it is a juvenile. As they mature their eyes turn the characteristic yellow, or sometimes orange.
_______________________
If you would like to receive my daily blog posts by email, sign up here!
2 responses to “Quite The Songster”
A few days ago, sitting in the park, I was completely captivated by the various birdsongs. It’s nice that you enjoy them so much.
Hi Wayne! Super to hear from you!
As for the bird songs, if only I knew more of the birds that are making those beautiful songs.
So glad you read my posts!
Bren