AmyW Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Hi all, I am looking for some help as to what this bird is which keeps coming to my window sill and feeding from my birdfeeder. Initially, I was thinking a song or mistle thrush, although now I am not so sure. It is larger than a black bird, has an upright stance, is almost pigeon or dove like in it's stance and appearance, has a dark yellow beak with black markings on towards the tip (although I am unsure as to whether this may have been dirt), when it turns to the side the beak is almost gull-like in length and shape, and it is an off-white colour on it's underbelly and chin areas with dark speckles but it's chest area is a burnt orange colour. It loves berries and has been visiting for a few weeks now and it is just yesterday which I finally managed to get a picture when it looked directly at me! Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 It’s a young thrush of some sorts. Where in the UK are you? The orange chest would make sense on a Fieldfare, but they are rare breeders. Mistle Thrush is probably more likely though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyW Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Hi, I am in Southwest England, if that helps in any way? Thanks for the reply and the information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 Just now, AmyW said: Hi, I am in Southwest England, if that helps in any way? Thanks for the reply and the information. I think it’s a Mistle Thrush. However, the photo is lacking some key details for me to be 100% certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyW Posted June 11 Author Share Posted June 11 Ok, thank you for your help and the information you have given. I shall be sure to post any further photos I manage to get and hopefully these will provide extra detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 @Aveschapines please move this thread to the appropriate subforum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 The apparent red on the underparts rules out Mistle and Song thrushes. However, the red seems much too extensive on the chest for Redwing. I must say that I'm confused, although it's certainly a Turdus of some sort. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 15 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: The apparent red on the underparts rules out Mistle and Song thrushes. However, the red seems much too extensive on the chest for Redwing. I must say that I'm confused, although it's certainly a Turdus of some sort. Why not Fieldfare? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 1 hour ago, Seanbirds said: Why not Fieldfare? But of course! Somehow, that one had slipped my mind. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiscalus quiscula Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 Fieldfare makes the most sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyW Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Hi all, Many thanks for your replies and information, it is very helpful and very much appreciated. Over the last week or so the original bird has appeared with a young and I have managed to get footage of this young bird this morning and I am hoping that this may help with possible identification. Please find footage attached. Many thanks, Amy 20210703_082456_001_001.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyW Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Not too sure if this still pic may help too? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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