February 27

Brown Thrasher

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The brown thrasher became the official Georgia state bird in 1970 but it was first suggested in the 1930s. They regularly visit my suet feeder. This large songbird is mainly a ground feeder which means they forage and “thrash” through the mulch in my yard for insects. They will build their nests on the ground or low to the ground in bushes.  Click here to read more.

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