Sunday, June 15th, 2008...11:30 am
two in the bush
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This nest was built a few feet off the ground in a rhodie bush a few feet from our front door.
We see where the term “bird brain” comes from now.
Within a few hours of taking this shot, there are now three eggs!
At first I thought it was a robin’s eggs, but (thank you, interwebs!) I’ve realized it’s some kind of thrush! Robins’ eggs are not speckled. Did ya know that?
Not sure what kind. Momma was all dull brown, with a thin, white line around her black eyes, whitish throat with thin black lines on either side down her throat. I didn’t get a good look but her breast may be whitish with speckles.
Anyone know what this is?
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June 15th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
My guess — If she does not have grey cheeks, I would say it’s an “Olive-backed Thrush.” The wood, hermit & veery are all more reddish-brown, rather than the dull brown. The eye-ring is the best clue. So, that’s my best guess…..
June 15th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Those eggs are beautiful!
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