The soundtrack on the video clip has squabbling Starlings at the start and the tutting of Blackbirds right through. About half a dozen of the Blackbirds have caught on to the fact that I scatter seed as the daylight fades each evening. They hang around on the branches of nearby trees and come down for a last minute snack before finding somewhere to roost for the night.
Grand video and stills John. Is there an obvious difference between Song and Mistle Thrushes.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I can work out Adrian the Mistle Thrush has some white on the wings and the spots are more distinct. It is stockier than the Song Thrush but that doesn't help when they fluff up to keep warm.
ReplyDeleteThanks John.
ReplyDeleteSomething about that thrush makes me think it is a youngster, perhaps this year's fledgeling. Hope they survive the Winter OK.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing Matron. It looked like a juvenile to me.
ReplyDeleteA great visitor to have in the garden John.
ReplyDeleteThose Blackbirds sound pretty smart, waiting for supper ;)
It was Keith. I don't see one very often.
ReplyDeleteThe Blackbirds are crafty / smart and don't miss a trick.