The Poised Hermit Thrush by DigitallyStill
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The Poised Hermit Thrush by

The Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) is often considered to have one of the most beautiful songs in all of North America. This solitary bird is curious by nature and as seen here, often approachable.

Photographed in Ottawa, ON Canada

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hermit thrush, birds

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  • Bunny Clarke
    Bunny Clarke4 months ago

    Beautiful. We saw a California Thrasher today. :o) First of the year. Great capture.

  • Oh wow, that would be a first for me. lol Thanks again for the lovely comments Bunny. ;-)

    – DigitallyStill

  • Lois  Bryan
    Lois Bryan4 months ago

    what a lovely image … sweet birdie … love the pose with the beak up in the air … wonderful detail and focus .. and your bokeh of blue and cream and beige is perfection!!!!!!

  • Having such a cooperative and tame bird was a real treat. It was only a matter of time before I got a shot that I liked. ;-) Thanks for the lovely comments Lois. Truly appreciated.
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • Lyn Evans
    Lyn Evans4 months ago

    Perfect clarity.

  • Thanks Lyn. I sure enjoyed photographing this cooperative subject. ;-)
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • AngieDavies
    AngieDavies4 months ago

    Beautifully composed shot! Love the pose and eye contact!

  • This pose sure made me wonder what was he/she thinking about. ;-) Thanks for the lovely comments Angie.
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • Valerie Anne Kelly
    Valerie Anne K...4 months ago

    “Exquisite sweetheART it ’s a 5***** fave ;~} Valz

  • Thanks a million Valz. Truly appreciate it!
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • AnnDixon
    AnnDixon4 months ago

    This is OUTSTANDING !! please consider adding it to “Natures Paintbrush” group,

  • Thank you so very much Ann. ;-)
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • Lori Deiter
    Lori Deiter4 months ago

    Beautiful detail and colors!

  • It is always nice and helpful to have a cooperative subject. ;-)
    Thanks for the lovely comments Lori.
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • Martin Smart
    Martin Smart4 months ago

    Beautiful shot Francine of a bird not that easy to photograph, well done!

  • Thanks Martin. It was a nice change to have this one very cooperative. ;-)

    – DigitallyStill

  • lorilee
    lorilee4 months ago

    How beautiful!!!

  • Thank you very much! ;-)
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill

  • teresa731
    teresa7314 months ago

    Precious and perfect!!

  • Thanks a million Teresa. Truly appreciated.
    Francine

    – DigitallyStill