Friday, April 18, 2025

Thrushes at Acton Arboretum

 Saw two thrushes at the Acton Arboretum this morning.  I'm not sure what kind.  I'm guessing Hermit, but I don't really know.  The first picture below is a Hermit Thrush, the second is a Swainson's Thrush. Pretty similar and definitely not conclusive.

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Based on the following comments found on the web, I'm going with the Hermit Thrush, since at least one of the birds today was chowing down berries.

Hermit thrushes have a more varied diet compared to Swainson’s Thrush. They eat insects, spiders, and small invertebrates. However, they also consume a significant amount of fruits and berries, even during the breeding season.







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