We've had a Brown Thrasher return to our local park each spring for the last three or four years. This Thrasher perches on a tree, in a brushy/grassy area overlooking the restored prairie. We usually see it in the early mornings or late evenings as it sings its heart out.
We had a pair of Brown Thrashers visit our yard for the first time in the pouring rain last weekend which was really exciting.
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Brown Thrashers have one of the most diverse set of vocalizations. "Song of rich, musical phrases, each repeated two or three times with pause between each set; no other species has such clearly paired rhythm". (Sibley Guide to Birds)
Brown Thrashers are year-round residents in the southeastern most States, they migrate north for the summer to our area in Minnesota, and even up as far north as central Saskatchewan.
Here's a video (for listening) of the Brown Thrasher going through its repertoire of songs.