Its brown, gray coloration and habit of resting in moist thickets (preferably Willow trees) makes it rare to see in the Imperial Valley.
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Easily missed migrant that winters in the tropics,
it passes through on its way to and from its northern breeding areas.
Its brown, gray coloration and habit of resting in moist thickets (preferably Willow trees) makes it rare to see in the Imperial Valley. |
If you are interested in learning more about this bird online - I recommend you start with the Patuxent Bird Identification InfoCenter, Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, Laurel, MD. http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/infocenter.htmlThey present photographs, songs, identification tips, maps, and life history information for North American birds - including the Swainson's Thrush
OTHER OUTSIDE LINKS FOR THIS BIRD:
4,000 Miles from Home - Some terrific rare photographs of a Swainson's Thrush that landed in St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, in October, 2000. The Isles are located in the United Kingdom. Displayed by the "Gallery of Birds" Web site featuring Paul Gale's photography and John Gale's artwork.
This site is maintained by:
Eldon R. Caldwell
Imperial Valley College
Email: eldonc@imperial.cc.ca.us