January 11, 2026

Resting in a Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), a Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) that has enjoyed the warmish weather the past few days. But today the temperature fell rather than rising, and there were snow flurries, so it’s looking a bit puffed up against the chill.

They are a bird that forages through leaves around low bushes looking for insects. So remember to leave the leaves! They also enjoy adding berries to their diet. They’ll eat berries that are available during the winter, such as Elderberries, Huckleberries, Holly berries, Multiflora Rose hips, and Poison Ivy berries.

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