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Monday, January 4, 2016

Karoo Thrush Juvenile

Over the Christmas weekend, the weather was terribly hot. We spent most of the day - and until late evening - out on the patio. Grant sprayed water on the concrete block which covers an underground tank so that the birds could enjoy a bit of coolth. 

 Within minutes a thrush, and then another and another landed on the concrete slab. I picked up my camera, focused and snapped. 

 When I downloaded the photos I realized that I'd photographed a youngish bird. I ID'd it on Google as  a juvenile Karoo Thrush.

A juvenile Karoo Thrush with an adult in the bottom left corner of the photo
Exploring...
A cheeky stance from the juvenile Karoo Thrush
An adult Karoo Thrush on a small patch of lawn 


Here's withing you all a wonderful first week in 2016!


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6 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl04 January, 2016 07:14

    they are very cute. a lot like our american robin (also a thrush).

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  2. Cro Magnon04 January, 2016 07:17

    They look very similar to our European Thrush. They must be cousins.

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  3. MadSnapper04 January, 2016 15:03

    great idea to spray water for these cute birds..

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  4. eileeninmd04 January, 2016 15:58

    Hello jo, cute shots of your Thrush! I am sure they enjoyed the cool water on a hot day. Happy Monday, have a great new week!

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  5. Gaelyn04 January, 2016 23:24

    Good idea to give the birds some water also making for nice poses.

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  6. diane b05 January, 2016 14:43

    Great shots of this cute bird.

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