BICKNELL'S THRUSH - The Hardest Bird to Find in Maine

Bicknell's Thrush is one of the hardest birds to find in North America. It nests only on hard-to-reach mountaintops. Even when you get there, they are difficult to detect. Here's how.
Also meet Maine's other thrushes: Hermit Thrush, Swainson's Thrush, Veery, and Wood Thrush.

[@bernardhebert2729]

Last fall, hiking in the "mountains" right on the border of Maine and Quebec. (Boundary Peak area) Didn't get to see it, but I did hear the Bicknell's Thrush sing. But by the time I was able to get my phone recorder out...she stayed silent. Never fails! Liked your video. Thx for your summary.

[@Bob_Duchesne]

So far, I've enjoyed them on five mountains in Maine and two in New Hampshire. Fun little guys.

[@cliftonwhittaker260]

I really enjoy your posts, Bob. Thank you.

[@kathyporter6479]

That was a great summary, Bob.

[@mikalbailey4812]

I really enjoyed this video. I live in Montana and for years have heard a song when hiking that I love. I think it’s a hermit thrush, but this causes me to want to study more. Thanks for sharing your expertise and humor!

[@Bob_Duchesne]

My pleasure. Birding Montana is great. I hit the Grass Lake NWR west of Billings a few years ago, and it just blew me away!

[@christinestevens8463]

Excellent. This video is going to be saved for annual review. Thank you.

[@candacerain1]

So I happened upon this video because of a fictional book mentioning Bicknell's Thrush, so I had to listen to it myself. For me, your video is relaxing and funny, lol. I definitely would love to hike that mountain top.

[@Bob_Duchesne]

Ha! If you want Bicknell' Thrush, I can suggest an easier one to climb.

[@WestVirginiaWildlife]

Awesome video. Makes sense why a lot of birds like mountains.

[@MRIVERSSC]

Always the best. Good information on thrushes, will definitely use that information when I see/hear them again.

[@bearybirding]

Incredibly informative and entertaining video that you don't see with all bird videos!

[@Bob_Duchesne]

Thanks. I just do them for fun. It keeps me amused. It's also a great excuse to go birding even MORE often!

[@bearybirding]

@@Bob_Duchesne Completely relatable!

[@jacquelinewingert549]

I enjoy the various species of thrush birds in my woods north of Aurora.

[@CC-re1pu]

Thank you for another informative and fun video!

[@leobachand8408]

Excellent video!! Lots of great info!! Like your hat!! We’re headed back down this fall for a month. Keep those videos coming. We really enjoy them!!

[@mr1pearl]

You earned your pay on this one Bob quite the hike but worth the journey thanks !

[@piccadillypie]

Great video, Bob. Thanks!

[@birdingandroscoggin102]

Great presentation! Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@Bob_Duchesne]

And there's another one coming within two days.

[@matthewgilbert1463]

Great video as always Bob

[@joshuabaumann3811]

Really, really enjoy your videos. You are a natural teacher. Please keep it up!

[@nathanreinhardt2692]

Great video! Love the thumbnail

[@LynneH-ej6rx]

Always love your videos!

[@RustyWillet]

Bob thank you for Another great video Sir, They're always a great learning experience and fun at the same time. Have a great week Sir

[@MylifeofTao]

Love your videos Bob, I’ve come across your channel recently and am making my way through most of the video library. Really appreciate the knowledge and appreciation for nature. Cheers from Saskatoon Saskatchewan

[@Bob_Duchesne]

I did a swing your way about five years ago. If I had known how wonderful Grasslands National Park was, I'd have allotted MUCH more time to it!

[@darylbernard2616]

Unfortunately, my Lifer (and only) Bicknell's Thrushes were heard only on Mt. Mansfield in Vermont. The July weather was windy, foggy, and cold - it looked a lot like the conditions in your video - and the thrushes would not pop out. Gotta get back out east to put my eyes on one of these birds!

[@Bob_Duchesne]

Stay tuned. I'm chasing them again next week, though probably not for video. Just for fun...if the weather cooperates.

[@PixelAquarium]

Another banger vid.

[@notsohandytim5090]

Had it not been for the constant presence of the Swainson's Thrush during the spring & summer months her in Oregon, my 26 years in forest inventory and timber cruising would have been extremely boring. 😐

[@snodrog5]

Wasn't that last segment on Cannon Mnt in NH?

[@Bob_Duchesne]

Part of it. I grew up an hour south of there. But I've done most of my thrush-chasing in Maine, grabbing footage on four mountains nearer home. I used to do Bicknell's thrush surveys in Maine for Vermont Center for Ecostudies, so I've gotten pretty used to the little dickens.

[@cozmo1266]

We’ve got the bigger version down here...body size of a mocking bird. They love the azalea bushes in South Mississippi 😊

[@Bob_Duchesne]

Brown thrasher?

[@cozmo1266]

@@Bob_Duchesne is that not the same bird your calling a thrush? or a different species?

[@Bob_Duchesne]

@@cozmo1266 Nope. Thrushes and Thrashers are different families. Both cute, though. We have Brown Thrashers up here, too, but not as many.

[@cozmo1266]

@@Bob_Duchesne thanks for th correspondence back...they have same antics,the tail flips and they have a harmonious voice as well but with the distinctive sshhhtt sound when you are too close to a nest. I’ll follow you,hope you’re still birding around somewhere 😉😉😎😎