Friday, March 04, 2005

IDing Thrushes Part 2

I've just been out with Laddie for our evening walk and managed to see a Mistle Thrush and Song Thrush, one after the other, which has helped immensely in nailing down which is which. The Mistle Thrush was much bigger, almost "prouder", a little greyer and it's dry, rattling call was a dead give away. The Song Thrush was smaller, browner, and basically the one I usually see. But now I've had a good look at Mistle Thrush I'm sure I'll know instantly in future which one I'm looking at in the future.

My initial technique for thrushes is still very much valid (see here) but now I have a whole arsenal of things to look and listen for.

I should also mention I'm pretty pleased with myself at using the call of the Mistle Thrush as an ID technique. I'll get the hang of birding yet ;)

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