Resting on the bar ditch bank until I was 2’ away and took off….my initial thought upon seeing the markings was “RATTLER!” But alas, no rattles! Enough to get my blood a pumpin!
I found the bird among some things on my patio, dead. I don't recall ever seeing a wood thrush here.
Found in Aunts front yard under the bird feeder, hopping along and played with other birds in the air before leaving.