Finding the Most Beautiful Winter Bird in the Country (Search for the Varied Thrush)

Winter can bring about some interesting birding opportunities as food becomes more scarce and different species are on the move searching for a meal. One of the most beautiful birds to make its way east in winter is the Varied Thrush. Join us as we search for this colorful bird as well as some other target winter species.
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[@normanfranke4041]

So much fun to watch expert birding enthusiasts in almost real time exercising their craft and methodology. Thanks very much for the excellent and informative videos!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

This is one of the kindest comments we’ve ever received! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch

[@oldairyheir]

Wow! Snow Bunting sighting was nice! Thanks for sharing!

[@ABirdersParadise]

The song of the Varied Thrush is something I always look forward to hearing, in addition to seeing their beautiful colors.

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks for sharing another wonderful video like always, beautiful bird🐦👌

[@stefangoldensteinwildlife9929]

Hey. You found wonderful birds at your Birding tour. Well done. Greets Stefan

[@tomhendron2357]

Super job this trip to Door County. Enjoy your adventures birding immensely. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@paulinemarks6207]

Their full bellies probably made them inactive. So special I’m JoJo that you got to see such beautiful birds!❤❤❤❤

[@johnpradarelli9991]

I had the pleasure of seeing a male Varied Thrush for a brief minute a couple years ago, in Shawano. Was pleasantly surprised by this less likely visitor. Glad you guys got to see one, as well as the other species. Great video!

[@ShawninAZ]

Wow what a pretty bird! I’ve never seen any thrush in person. Great video thank you!

[@AsgarnianAle]

An American Robin is a thrush

[@jamisonthebirder8907]

Never heard of that thrush before, thanks for sharing 😊

[@Oltoir]

What awesome birds! Great vid

[@paulrandall9782]

Always a treat to see these beauties! Noticed you guys are in the LRGV right now so looking forward to seeing that vid when it comes out (jealous about anyone seeing all the Hook-billed kites.)

[@dkthebirder09]

I've always wanted to see a Varied Thrush! You guys are so lucky! Congratulations on 10k subs!!! 😃

[@carolshannon6449]

Great video! I love the varied thrush too. We have them year-round here (western Washington state.) Also the Swainson's, which isn't as pretty looking but has a beautiful call.

[@msaunds83]

Glad you found it! I was two days too late. The trees had been completely picked over in that lot. However, an eBirder said they sighted it an hour after I left high atop a tree for a minute and then it flew off and no one has reported it since. Neat area though, worth checking out in the future.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Dang. That’s the worst when you leave and then it’s seen after you leave

[@snowyowl5556]

@@BadgerlandBirding bean goose flashbacks 🤣

[@pauraque]

@@snowyowl5556 nooo why you gotta do him like that 💀

[@snowyowl5556]

@@pauraque 🤣😈

[@jamesonfay8251]

You know, I lived in WA for a while before I became an active birder. I saw lots of species I never had seen before moving there, but never did see a Varied Thrush. Now, living back in the Midwest and looking at ebird lists from the county where I lived in WA, I don't know how I never saw one.

[@absorbed-in-nature]

Congrats on reaching 10k subscribers! -Greg-

[@tracyreaume6451]

Great video!

[@staufferfamily9629]

That was definitely a great trip! The varied thrush was so beautiful- and of course, the other birds too.🙂 Thanks!

[@darylbernard2616]

I’ve got to check out Door County next time I’m in Wisconsin. I bet the tip of that County is a CRAZY good trap during spring migration. Delta County, Michigan just across the lake from Door County is great in spring, and that’s where the birds must be coming from.

[@soul_adventurist]

Do you guys ever go to Sax Zim Bog? It is a great place to see winter birds and owls. There is also a pine Martin and ermine in the area.

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Sure do! Love the bog! kzbin.info/aero/PLflNUezclylA_RF-KKSa8F8Hznpi6IzuX

[@EdgeK03]

Glad you both were able to see the thrush. When I visited the location in January, a small flock of Pine Grosbeaks flew in and joined the Varied Thrush to feed on berries. Exciting stuff!

[@snowyowl5556]

My biggest miss of Washington 😭

[@BadgerlandBirding]

😢

[@Chris_Wolfgram]

I finally got my first Varied Thrush here in California only about three weeks ago 🙂👍 My shots were pretty decent, but I would like to go back again to see if I can do better 🙂 Definitely a beautiful bird and my favorite Thrush as well 👍

[@nairb2173]

Been loving your channel, I’ve been birding for ages but you guys helped inspire me to order a decent camera and get into bird photography should be coming in the mail in a couple days!

[@pauraque]

Honestly there are some pretty birds, like Magnolia Warbler, that are so stunning, but nobody cares about them because they are dime a dozen. But being from the West Coast, I can confidently say that everyone still gets a rush when they find a VATH!!!

[@juanitakelly3082]

I've yet to see a snow bunting so that was really cool! Loved Ryan wanting credit!! Just curious - how did the name Badgerland Birding originate?

[@BadgerlandBirding]

Haha, it’s a nod to our home state of Wisconsin, which is known as “Badgerland”/The Badger State.

[@juanitakelly3082]

@@BadgerlandBirding That makes sense. I thought it was the cheese state - HA!

[@BadgerlandBirding]

@@juanitakelly3082 well, that too

[@una7500]

I couple days ago I had one come to my feeder. I found this extremely wierd. I thought that there must be a derth of food available causing the thrush to come to my feeder. Whidbey Island, Washington. They are, what I would say, uncommon here.

[@SecretaryBird-qy5my]

Tufted Titmice is like: :(

[@vixen200008]

Probably cuz they're drunk from the fruit being fermented

[@justastaronblox5823]

I think King Eider is prettier then Varied thrush but that is just me 😭