Hermit Thrush..... ( Catharus guttatus )
 Hermit Thrush ... Female
Harvey Kirsch ... © 2007 DigiPixels_Image  Hermit Thrush ... Female
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The Hermit Thrush is a member of the Thrush Family Family Turdidae. Although I have never seen one before I realized it looked a little like a young Robin. The male is spotted brown with a reddish tail and the Female; seen here; is grey. They habitually raise and lower their tails. They have one of the most beautiful songs of any bird. Their range in Canada is west and north east. I am beginning to understand the mentality of birders as I search for new birds to photograph. It is total joy to find these birds that you have never seen before. It is also frustrating; I found this bird among a lot of people garbage. I have had exceptional success with the Downy, Hairy, Nut Hatches and Chic-a dee's. They always seem to find me, and end up on me or even in my pocket. It brings too mind this thought Enjoy God's Creation; Its There For Our Enjoyment; Not Our Destrction. 
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