Documentation of
Brown Thrasher
2025-045
Observer Information
Reporter:
Kenneth Eyster
111 Huntington Dr. ,
Lafayette,
LA 70508
E-mail:
keyster111@att.net
Other Observers:
none
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
Brown Thrasher
First Date/Time:
9/3/2025 11:20:00 AM
Last Date/Time:
9/3/2025 11:25:00 AM
Duration (total time in view):
2 min
County:
Eagle and Eagle
Specific Location:
(Avon) Walking Mountains Science Center
Number:
1
Age:
Unknown
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Non-breeding
Habitat
In a large Black Hawthorn. There were over 20 species of birds feed on swarms of midge type flies
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Vortex 10x42
Distance:
35 feet
Light:
very bright
Description of the Bird
Had been sitting in a small chair watching/photographing many species feeding on a large swarm of midge type flies on the leaves of a Black Hawthorne. Did not see any species eat the tree fruit. Had been there for over an hour and stood up and was getting ready to leave when I spoted a long-tail weasel at the bottom of the hawthorne and shot a few pictures of it. Then a few minutes later the Brown Thrasher popped out right in front of me at eye level but stayed halfway hidden.
Bird was rusty brown with large brown spots/streaks on the breast. Had a slightly curved bill and a bold orange/yellow eye. White and black wingbars.
Got a few quick camera shots before it disappeared back into the hawthorne
Similar Species Discussion
None really because I have these occationally in my yard in Louisiana and the other thrashers are are not that rufous. When I saw it I didn't know it was a Rarity for Colorado.
Previous Experience
Usually seen in my yard in Louisiana every year
Date Documentation Submitted
10/30/2025 10:18:00 PM
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