In the past I have been very excited when I have seen one of these birds. I walk most days in the Boolarra State Forest and there are very few birds to be seen, being winter. On the last couple of days I have seen a number of these birds either on their own or in pairs.
How wonderfully exciting. Great photo.
Great find !
Nice find, I love Bassion Thrushes!
Thanks everyone for your comments I believe it is unusual to see so many of these birds in one area. In the past I have seen one or two usually in the undergrowth. The other day when I took the photo there were two in an open area feeding and they didn't seem to be frightened of me and three on the track ahead of me as I walked, again they did not seem to be as timid as they usually are.
Its a lovely looking bird and a great photo.
elizabeth
Great photo. I always find it hard to tell the differene between the Bassian & Russet-Tailed Thrushes.
Often hard to see the feathers with the markings that I use to tell the difference.