Last year, I shared a lengthy post about a delightful visitor to my Arkansas yard: the Brown Thrasher. Well, these captivating songbirds haven’t gone anywhere! For the past few weeks, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph them flitting around my property.
While Brown Thrashers might seem to be seasonal visitors, especially with their burst of activity in the spring, they’re actually Arkansas residents all year long! Unlike many birds, they don’t embark on long migrations. Instead, they make themselves at home in our state throughout the seasons.
Here’s the key takeaway: Brown Thrashers are permanent Arkansans! You can find these year-round residents in suitable habitats – think thickets, brushy areas, and even suburban neighborhoods with dense shrubs. Their breeding season might peak in spring and summer, but they don’t pack up and fly south for the winter.
So, if you’re ever out and about in Arkansas, keep your eyes peeled for these distinctive songbirds with their rufous brown feathers. You might just spot one singing its heart out, no matter the time of year!
That is another different bird for me to see and learn about. Thanks for the post.
I am new to bird watching here in my Central AR yard. I do so appreciate your insight into all these little jewels and their habits. I’m learning about The patterns of the downy woodpecker fledglings, their feeding habits, when they leave the nest, the parents taking care of them, etc. Now with the brown thrashers showing up this week, and so many other things you report help me learn so much!
Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to read my blog.
Lovely images Steve they are wonderful to see enjoy them in your yard.
Thank you!