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Bird ID Needed Please
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InaGlo
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Looks like a female Blackbird or a Thrush to me.
But hang on... I suggest we both go check here which is where I was directed by Ian earlier
But hang on... I suggest we both go check here which is where I was directed by Ian earlier
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Thanks for that link Glo, straight into my favourites .
I can't seem to find a picture of it though, saying that i thought it was a female/juvenile Blackbird but now i'm not so sure. I have been watching it for a few days and it spends most of it's time digging in the ground with it's beak, hence why it's so dirty in this pic.
.I can't seem to find a picture of it though, saying that i thought it was a female/juvenile Blackbird but now i'm not so sure. I have been watching it for a few days and it spends most of it's time digging in the ground with it's beak, hence why it's so dirty in this pic.
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If you have a look at the third illustration in this link, I think you'll agree it's a femail Blackbird. The Song Thrush certainly has 'pointier' spots, but they are more pronounced ( the Mistle Thrush has rounder spots )
I'd go for a Femail Blackbird.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/blackbird/#
I'd go for a Femail Blackbird.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/blackbird/#
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Not at all my good man, good to have some clarification.
Thanks BRASH
Female Blackbird......off the list.
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Blackbirds are part of the Thrush (Turdus - believe it or not) family. So although yours is a female blackie, it is a thrush as well.
Cheers