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[pct-l] birds on the PCT



Birdman said:

>Anyone else have a similar experience to a bird call or have a favorite 
>bird along the PCT?

Some of our PCT-list group have mentioned the Swainson's Thrush, the Hermit 
Thrush, Canyon Wrens, and Meadowlarks.  I recognize the song of the 
Swainson's Thrush, but there is a bird that I have only heard in the high 
country, and I don't know what it is.  I wonder if it is the Hermit Thrush, 
but I thought I heard it's song on a tape once, and it did not match.

The bird I hear in the high country has a clear, melodious sound, with 
varied pitches.  It starts with a long note, then a step up, then quickly 
down two steps.   (The ascending note, followed by the two descending notes 
are evenly sung -- all quick.)  It repeats this sequence in different 
pitches with each little song.  I don't know why it affects me so 
deeply...straight to my heart.

Lindy
North of Seattle