Bird and buds

February 23, 2009 lavenderlady 3 comments

On the way home, I stopped to stretch my legs at Wildbirds, located maybe 15 miles east of Sequim. I took this picture of a bird in the bare trees. It was only when I got home I noticed the buds on the tree. Could it be? Soon? I am so ready. The thumbnail shows his/her backside. Any ideas on the type of bird?

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Comments

Written by Philip about 3 years ago.

Nice capture he looks like he is trying to hide from you !
Written by wheatfield about 3 years ago.

It appears to be a Robin-like bird, the Varied Thrush. They spend their winters mainly on the west coast. They breed in Alaska in the summer. I’m not an expert, but the silhouette resembled the Robin/Thrush family, so looked it up in my book. I am so glad you posted this picture. I live in Michigan and most likely will never see this bird in my area.
Written by Patricia about 3 years ago.

I just looked in my little bird book, bought at Wild Birds! You are right, it is a Varied Thrush. I have some of these in my yard. They are a really splash of color! The buds on the trees are exciting, my Tulips are really coming up! Almost SPRING!