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Oct 26Liked by Nathaniel Bowler

Great example of stewardship for birders everywhere to follow—and nice photo of that Hermit Thrush. The photographer is often their own biggest critic so I understand any feelings you have about wishing for a better shot, but that’s a great shot of an evasive bird, at least in my experience (still haven’t gotten a picture of one). Thank you for writing and sharing.

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My goodness, I'm only now noticing your comment. I'm still not quite in tune with the workings of this platform. My apologies, and thanks for reading, James! I was delighted to get some shots of multiple Hermit Thrushes this fall. It was a great season for them. Maybe next migration I'll get the ever-elusive Gray-cheeked!

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Nov 6Liked by Nathaniel Bowler

Not a problem at all, Nathaniel. Here's hoping for the Gray-cheeked! I'll take any photographic opportunity a Hermit Thrush offers, congrats on getting shots of a bird I personally more often hear than see.

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Let’s get all the thrushes! 🙌

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Thank for doing this, and I love the mug! This will be your mysteriously-linked-to-birding mug. I'm kind of sorry you let the town take the doll to the dump. She would have made a great Halloween decoration. Though maybe she's haunted... so perhaps we're better off without her... still...

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She's here. In the house. I keep seeing her, though I know I bagged her with the garbage. Weird

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