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[alexsmith]

you'll need to be cos I couldn't get a photo sorry. i was sat in the grass and a bird landed above me. From the way the the branch moved I thought it was dove or Sparrow hawk size but I could see its under tail and it was dark spots and I would say it was thrush... But twice the size. The white behind the spots had a pinkish tinge... It stood just like a thrush and was the size of a collared dove. Heres the thing though, when it flew off its wings
Made a hell of a noise, whirring type noise and very noticeable... I googled mistle thrush but they aren't so big I don't think.
So, undulating, noisy flight
Big thrush like bird size of a collared dove?
If anyone has a clue, and gets it from my vague description I'll be mighty impressed : )
By the way its up in the Welsh hills, some woods and pasture...
Al

 

[cosmix3]

Well, taking a stab in the dark, kestrel

 

[fergie]

Wood pigeon as they make plenty of house when in flight, especially when getting airborne.

 

[alexsmith]

found it... tis a mistle thrush I think... I will try and get a picture next time..
thanks
al

 

[B1ts]

Sounds like it, they can get rather big although usually after a mild winter or two.

 

[alexsmith]

Thanks, would have helped if I could have got any type of photo
Al

 

[u8myufo]

Mmmm!! Whirring type noise and pink you say

:shrug:

 

[emyllis]

or it could be:

 

[artyman]