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Spring Migrant Wrap Up

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A few leftover from my one day at Tower Grove Park on May 16, 2021.

July 31, 2021 Ceibatreebirds, blue-winged warbler, magnolia warbler, missouri, Nashville Warbler, ozark bill, ozarks, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, spring migrants, swainson's thrush, tower grove park, wildlife, wildlife photographyLeave a comment

Swainson’s Thrush

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During migration in the StL area, Swainson’s Thrush are by far the most common Catharus Thrush to come across.  They do not, however, nest in Missouri.

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These guys are a challenge to photograph as they are rarely seen anywhere except in dimly lit tree cover.

 

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June 23, 2013November 17, 2018 Ceibatree"bill duncan", birds wildlife, missouri, Monsanto World Headquarters, ozark bill, ozarks, spring migration, swainson's thrushLeave a comment

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