WOOD THRUSH
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By nature, the wood thrush is a bird of the deep woods; but despite this inclination, his home is frequently placed near the abodes of humans. He is not the domestic backyard bird like the robin or bluebird but likes to visit along the edges of a garden or wooded lot belonging to human friends.

The nest is of sturdy construction and is placed in a crotch or horizontal limb eight to ten feet above the ground. It is made of twigs, leaves and straw that are molded with mud. Often scraps of paper are added. During the winter these nests can be collected and used for decorative purposes or a small mud pot. New quarters are constructed each spring by the adult birds.

The wood thrush is a natty dresser in top coat of winter-acorn brown and a white vest heavily dotted with splotches that are nearly black. A reddish-brown crown and shoulders are further help in identifying this popular singer. Besides being the handsomest member of his family, he also has elegant manners, never intruding where not wanted.