Common NameGray-cheeked thrush
Scientific NameCatharus minimus
Type of ReportRare Species
Date of Observation09/27/2021
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Number Observed1
Reporting Observer's NameChris Roberts
Mailing Address745 Piggery Rd
Putney, Vermont 05346
United States
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Date Completed10/26/2024
Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)0
Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)0
Place Nameputney mountain
TownshipPutney
Countywindham
Vermont eBird Checklist URLebird.org
Time of Day10:30 AM
Length of Time Observed5 minutes
Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)15 feet
Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)15 feet
Optical Equipment Used for Observation

10X42 bino's and a Nikon D500 camera with a 500mm lens

Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species

first time encountering this species

I certify that any attachments included with this report were captured during this observation event​​.
Description of Habitat

wooded

Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation

was on my way up the mountain to the putney mountain hawk watch and observed this species landing in front of me.I took several photo's attached

Relative Size & Shape

thrush size and shape

IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different?

darker than a bicknells thrush and confirmed by an expert

Other Notes & Comments

I sent attached photo's to thrush expert chris rimmer and he confirmed grey cheeked thrush over bicknell thrush

This report was written from notes taken:During the Observation