Migration. Short-distance, partial migrant. Some coastal breeders stay in one place year-round, but inland breeders migrate south in winter. ... In many winters, a few Varied Thrushes move erratically and appear in the Midwest and Northeast, far out of their normal range.

Does Thrush travel in flocks?

Mistle thrushes are found as individuals or pairs for much of the year, although families forage together in late summer, and groups may merge to form large flocks when food sources are plentiful. It is not uncommon for up to 50 thrushes to feed together at that time of year.

What do varied thrush eat in the winter?

Feeds on many insects, especially in summer, including beetles, ants, caterpillars, crickets, and many others; also eats many millipedes, sowbugs, snails, earthworms, spiders, other invertebrates. Berries and wild fruits make up majority of winter diet, also eats some seeds and acorns.