brown thrasher

Today's three posts didn't require going very far to shoot. All three were taken while soaking in my swimming pool in my backyard. First, this lovely brown thrasher - a great bird to have visiting the yard with its diverse song repertoire and great pattern

Brown Thrasher that has become a regular at our feeder during the major snow storm!

At Collins Creek Landing, Murrells Inlet, SC

Just another usual suspect.

Looking for a meal

it's the favorite perch of his/hers

Or perhaps surprised ;)

...to feed the kids.

A Brown Thrasher at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida, puffing his feathers up in some sort of display. I think it may have been intended to look intimidating!

I've never seen a Brown Thrasher high up in a tree like this one, singing away for quite a long time. Always on the ground for a few moments before fleeing off into low bushes or scrub.

ssp longicauda