But we do not need to see a Veery to know of his presence if we once learn his song by heart, because we shall remember it as long as our hearts beat." The children sat silent for a long time, looking up through the trees at the coming of the night.

Then Dodo nestled close to Olive and whispered, "I think that Veery is singing his prayers." Wilson's Thrush--Veery Length seven and a half inches.
Upper parts warm brown all over, not so bright as the Wood Thrush is on the head, and not the least bit greenish on the tail.
Breast and throat deep cream color, finely specked with brown on the upper part.

Belly white.

No white ring around eye.
A Summer Citizen of the United States east of the plains.
A Ground Gleaner, Tree Trapper, and Seed Sower.
THE HERMIT THRUSH "When we return to the house," said the Doctor, "I will show you the Veery and Hermit Thrush also; for whether or not you will hear the Hermit sing will depend very much upon what part of North America you live or travel in, and this bird's song is its chief claim to fame.
Through all the southern and middle parts of the States he only pays visits during the fall, winter, and early spring.

At these seasons he rarely sings, and spends his time in hopping about the underbrush, searching for insects.