I shouldn't talk--I'm no expert whatsoever on the Bicknell's. But I do know that its song is significantly different from a Gray-Cheeked's and easy to learn. If the BT sings it, you nail it, if you've done a little prep beforehand. TH
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From: <mdbirding...> [<mdbirding...>] on behalf of James Tyler Bell [<jtylerbell...>]
Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 9:01 AM
To: MD-SMAS; MDBirding
Subject: [MDBirding] Flag Ponds, 5/16
Bicknell's Thrush is one of my most wanted Calvert County birds. Looking at eBird distribution for 2013, it seemed like a long shot since they really don't seem to have departed Hispaniola yet but...
Anyway, I stopped along the road into Flag Ponds where I have pretty good success with various Catharus spp. (just up the hill from the stream heading into the park). I try to be judicious with tape (iPod) play but migrants are less likely to be disturbed since they're not on territory. Before playback, I had a Swainson's Thrush and a Gray-cheeked Thrush singing. During playback, the GCTH did not respond but the SWTH came into a laurel near the car then dropped down to the road about 15 feet from the car, cocking its head.
Short story, no BITH :(
Tyler Bell
<jtylerbell...>
California, Maryland
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