Thrush (Patagonia, AZ)

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Thrush (Patagonia, AZ)

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I had a really tough time with this one when I first saw it in the field at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, and I still have a tough time with the photograph of it now. Hermit and Swainson's Thrushes are equally likely on the bar charts around April 30, 2025.

Merlin built into eBird says it's a
Swainson's Thrush.


Full checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S231409592

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Swainson's Thrush is correct
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Thanks again, Aidan!
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Re: Thrush (Patagonia, AZ)

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I agree with Swainson's, a conclusion I came to before seeing Aidan or merlin....
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