ID Confirmation Please?

[Yv]

Had the camera set up with 120-300mm lens at the back window today whilst I pottered around doing various jobs. Grabbed some nice garden bird shots. However, these appeared in the tree at the back of the garden several times. At first I though they were Thrushes, but on reading that book CT recommended, now I am wondering if they are actually redwings? There were in a group, as many as 10 in the tree at once. Apologies for image quality, they were a bit far away but if they are going to be regular visitors, will make an effort to get some better images.

1 - part of a larger group

2 - heavy crop from above pic

3 - in individual right at the very top of tree with slightly better camera settings, still a heavy crop though.

Thankyou in advance for any info

 

[IanC_UK]

Redwings

 

[Yv]

Cool, thanks Ian, definately a new species for me then

 

[IanC_UK]

easiest way to tell is the red under the wing, but also the number, Thrushes are rarely seen in flocks or trees, you may also see a small number of Fieldfares in among the group as well, as they seem to hang out together.

Rubbish pic, but you can just see the differences

 

[Yv]

Thanks Ian, it was the number that made me check the book as I dont ever recall seeing thrushes in groups, always see them alone. Lo and behold they share a full page spread, so I thought confirmation from one of you experts would settle it.

If they do appear regularly over next few days, strikes me as a good excuse for setting camera up at bedroom window


edit: Also meant to say, moved to fluffies now I have ID, as not really pics for critique on this occasion.

 

[velonoir]

You know its winter when even the birds look cold