Gray-cheeked Thrush

Having now observed the Gray-cheeked Thrush in person, I don't think I would have mistaken it for a Hermit Thrush. It seemed much darker to me. If I'm lucky I might get the species right, however, there's no way I'll ever be able to sort out the subspecies. The color and lack of complete eye-ring are the diagnostic features for me.

Below the thrush is enjoying the sprinkler I turned on especially for it.