Thursday, April 15

Thrush songs

There are three common thrushes found throughout England, and all are superb songsters.

The Blackbird has a beautiful, rich, throaty song (Apr, Herts).

(Apr, Herts)


The first three phrases:





























The Song Thrush repeats its phrases (Apr, Herts).


First three phrases:





























The Mistle Thrush song is similar to that of the Eastern Bluebird of North America (April, Herts).

(April, Herts)













In early spring Redwing flocks become extremely noisy, with birds singing almost continuously. The song may be a plastic version, not yet crystallised.
single bird, high in an oak (Apr, Herts).




flock (April, Herts).





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