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Tommy J. DeBardeleben

Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

Photographed in Madera Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.  These Swainson's Thrushes were rather easy to observe, as they came to the feeders of Madera Kubo B&B to feed on fruit and seeds.  Usually a much shyer bird.  Swainson's Thrush also possesses one of the best songs in North America, along with it's cousin, the Hermit Thrush.

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