Thrushes
We have 2 regular resident species of thrush that can be seen in gardens, Blackbird and Song Thrush while in winter they can sometimes be visited by ‘invaders’ from the north, Fieldfare and Redwing. Very occasionally, if your garden borders fields or open countryside, a Mistle Thrush might put in an appearance. All are a similar size and like to feed on the ground, but in winter thrive on berries in our gardens.
Blackbird (Male)
Males are unmistakable, all black with a yellow beak.
Blackbird (Female)
Female Blackbirds are browner than males, some have a distinctly speckled breast and can sometimes be mistaken for a Song...
Mistle Thrush
The largest of the thrushes, it is similar to a Song Thrush but is greyer than brown on the back...
Song Thrush
Dark brown on top with heavy spotting on the breast, turns over vegetation on the ground looking for grubs, especially...
