[EBB Sightings] VARIED THRUSH UPDATE

Birds are very opportunistic feeders and are often attracted by the feeding
of other birds.  We have had other reports of Varied Thrushes eating at or
below feeders.  We have had Hermit Thrushes eating below our feeders.
Currently we have a Townsend's Warbler eating seed and suet.
Mike & Cecil Williams
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pleasant Hill CA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Sylvia Sykora" 
To: "EBB" 
Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2007 11:07 AM
Subject: [EBB Sightings] VARIED THRUSH UPDATE


> What had been no more than  a few ethereal fluted notes two months ago,
> developed into a shadowy figure which flew at my approach in the wilder
> parts of the garden.  Then, last week, I saw the thrush approach the
> bird bath, undoubtedly drawn by the increased bird activity nearby from
> a seed bowl I'd begun to keep filled.  The thrush eventually became a
> regular at the water and, two days ago, began to join the throng at the
> seed bowl.   It wasn't just investigating: I saw it grab seed and
> swallow it.  I always think of thrushes as insect and berry eaters.  Is
> this seed eating usual?
> Sylvia Sykora
> Oakland
> Nr. Skyline and Castle
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