419 - Thrasher Concert
From Natural Connections by Emily Stone
March 26, 2026 · 6 min · Season 1 · Episode 419
About this episode
The episode explores the singing behavior and migration patterns of brown thrashers.
From the top of a leafless oak tree commenced a steady stream of whistles and warbles that sounded as if an entire flock of flickers, vireos, titmice, cardinals, and wood thrushes were all taking turns. Just one robin-sized bird perched there, though. Brown thrashers are "mimics" who increase their repertoire of songs and show off their skills to the ladies by copying from other birds. Across the Southeast are brown thrashers who will soon be migrating north, just a little bit behind the loons. Their concert tour continues! Plan to attend one of their performances at dawn in your local shrubbery.
People in this episode
Host: Emily Stone
Topics covered
- birdwatching
- migration
- song mimicry
- nature sounds
- wildlife education
Keywords
- brown thrasher
- bird songs
- migration
- nature
- wildlife
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: brown thrashers, loons
Places: Southeast, North
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