Curve-billed Thrasher in Big Stone County
2023-04-19

'Accidental' in Minnesota - Five or fewer records in Big Stone County for the Spring season

Found by Curt and Sara Vacek feeding/loafing in front lawn at 57368 490th St, Appleton MN (Very SE corner of Big Stone County). Bird would grub-feed in lawn then fly into eastern cedar trees on edge of lawn for a momentary break, then return to feeding in lawn/wild flower garden. Other than what the photo depicts, we also noted slight tawny color on thigh/vent area. If there are wing bars, they are pretty much imperceptible. No vocalizations.

Curt Vacek - Nikon D90 with Tamron AF 75-300mm - set at f/5.6, 1/640 sec., ISO-800, 300mm