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Message: <blockquote data-quote="atricapillus" data-source="post: 1338070" data-attributes="member: 18206">_____________________________    Am inclined to agree with Andrew that the bird in the 3rd and 4th pictures is a Hermit Thrush.      Streaking goes too far up the throat for Ovenbird, and don't see any black lines on crown.  Also think the back should look greener if Ovenbird.      Am inclined to think those are rufous tones on the tail, well spotted/streaked on the chest, has nice eye-ring, [but not spectacles as in Swainson's].   The bill seems to be paler at base--almost dark-tipped.  These would be consistent with Hermit Thrush.     In Wood Thrush, the head and back would appear more rufous-toned, and don't think it would show a distinct eye-ring, and Wood Thrushes are really more spotted than streaked on the chest.  They are also chunkier birds, so would have different jizz, not likely mistaken for Ovenbird either.CHEERS,                    JOE G</blockquote>