In recent days, we have had a Brown Thrasher hanging out under our sunflower seed feeder. The bird throws the dirt with its beak.  The breast has an almost pinky tinge to it – a nice looking species! We are in Peterborough but have conservation land behind us & a creek beside us.

Brown Thrasher  - Ken Thomas WM

Brown Thrasher – Ken Thomas WM

Cathy Sutherland, Afton Road

Categories: Sightings

Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.