i saw this bird in the Chilterns this afternoon...
it looks a bit like a starling but its flight resembled a small bird of prey
what do you think ?
Feathered Friend
- Charles Nicol
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Re: Feathered Friend
Hi Charles, its a fledgling Mistle Thrush
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Re: Feathered Friend
thanks for that bugboy !
i am glad it was not a starling
i am glad it was not a starling
Re: Feathered Friend
Hi Charles, picture of a mature Mistle Thrush hoping you will enjoy birding, fledglings were referred to by my father as squabs , juvenile Pigeons were also referred to as squabs in Somerset.
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Re: Feathered Friend
sorry for the delay in replying Medard
thanks for the lovely Mistle Thrush pic
i expect we shall be getting a visit from the Fieldfares in our garden soon.
Charles