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Gray-cheeked Thrush

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Taylor McLean

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Taylor McLean

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Sun, 16 May 2010 11:39:18 -0700

I saw a Gray-cheeked Thrush in my back yard today at around 2:20 PM (05/16).

I first was alerted to its presence when I heard its song (and chip note). 
I then was able to get good views; the bird was uniformly cold brown on the upper parts.
I cannot say that I am an expert in subspecies of Gray-cheeked Thrush; however, the plumage appears to point to the Catharusminimusaliciae subspecies.

Thanks to Paul O'Brien for pointing out the subspecies distinction in a recent post. Although I must confess, I have enough trouble keeping my species straight without getting into subspecies!!


                     Good Birding!


                                         Taylor McLean
                                          Towson
                                          Baltimore County, MD