I have to admit that I had to ask my Dad for help in making sure these were Mistle Thrush & not Song Thrush. Here you can see the white underwings of a Mistle Thrush as opposed to the Song Thrush that has orange buff underwings.
The commotion seemed to attract the attention of other birds in the neighbourhood & quickly on the scene was a nosy Magpie, Long Tailed Tits, Chafinch, Wren, Robin and a Treecreeper.
Gertcha!
On returning to the spot 20 minutes later one bird remained, I wonder which one of the three it was.
By the Abbey a couple of Mute Swan flew directly overhead, heading NW providing a great view of the underside of the bird in flight.
Great illustrated description of the quarrelling thrushes. I really like the swan silhouette.
ReplyDeleteThe Thrush are a bit difficult to tell apart sometimes aren't they?! It's still a wonder to me that people don't notice what's going on around them - how could you ignore the noise of squabbling birds? Love the photos of the Swans
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Thanks John & Pam, I was lucky to catch sight of the duelling Mistle Thrush and even more so to come away with a couple of pics to illustrate my meanderings. The swans overhead was a lucky strike too, just enough time to put down my warming cup of tea and pick up my camera. Phew! Linda
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