The Elusive Wood Thrush

Some say that they don't really exist. Their song you hear is nothing more than the wind blowing through the trees. I even know of someone who thought that he had captured the pictorial proof only to realize that it was nothing more than a spotted sparrow. Finally, although it is somewhat out of focus, the proof we have been searching for.

Alright.... even though at first reaction, I didn't believe it (see comment below) upon looking it up, I do believe that that is certainly a wood thrush.

So,

WOOD THRUSH
Hylocichla mustelina 7.5 - 8.5"
Cornell Link
Wood Thurshes make a habit of nesting near suburban woodlands. Flte-like and haunting, their song is among the most beautiful of the north-eastern american birds.

This is my favorite bird. While they are somewhat plain in color, their song captures something of the mystery of the woods. I clearly remember its echoing notes finding their way through the deep pine forest of my childhood. I woke up many times to its song sneaking through my summer windows.