Yes, could be. They congregate in large flocks too, I believe.
Just looked at RSPB website and from the description, fieldfare is more likely. Big flock, noticeably upright like Mistle thrush. No info on underwing or flank colours there.
More surfing and have found underwing colours. Now 99% sure it was a flock of fieldfares. Well done Jo
Well did the rspb birdwatch today and a bit dissapointed not to see some of the birds who normally come to my garden. Possibly the weather I guess... still a reasonable variety of birds if not masses of numbers.
I done my RSPB bird watch today and I am sure when ever I do this there is less birds for me to count, the birds seam to be hiding - not as many as I do see normally, nice lot of bird noises when I was sitting out trying to count them, may be bit windy today here for them or they knew I was out there even though keeping still, I think blue tits I saw the most of 4 at once. Did see a Jay and squirrels and even a woodpecker I forgot to take my camera out with me may be another time try and take a photo of them.
6 Blackbirds 3 male 3 female - Chaffinches 1 Male 1 female - 1 Blue Tit Male - 1 crow - 1 Wood pigeon - 1 Robin Male - 1 Coal Tit Male - 1 Magpie - and one unidentified.
Saw lots of other brids flying through but rules state you only count what is in your garden not what flies through.
No shows from the Great Tits and Bullfinches normally on my patch but heard rumours about agents fees and apperarance money!!
I love watching the birds. I have the feeders in the best places for viewing as well as feeding. We have some good habitat; trees, lots of hedge/ivy/blackthorn shelter, water which didn't all freeze and lots of berries and seeds about the garden.
I'll forgive the green woodpeckers, wrens and dunnocks for their non-appearance but hope they'll turn up next year.
I did the RSBP bird watch yesterday, and there are far fewer birds than last year. This is also being said on the RSBP forum. I think the birds know its the big count and stay out off the way, the littly devils.
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Fieldfares possibly Flo? J.
Yes, could be. They congregate in large flocks too, I believe.
Just looked at RSPB website and from the description, fieldfare is more likely. Big flock, noticeably upright like Mistle thrush. No info on underwing or flank colours there.
More surfing and have found underwing colours. Now 99% sure it was a flock of fieldfares. Well done Jo
Well did the rspb birdwatch today and a bit dissapointed not to see some of the birds who normally come to my garden. Possibly the weather I guess... still a reasonable variety of birds if not masses of numbers.
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I done my RSPB bird watch today and I am sure when ever I do this there is less birds for me to count, the birds seam to be hiding - not as many as I do see normally, nice lot of bird noises when I was sitting out trying to count them, may be bit windy today here for them or they knew I was out there even though keeping still, I think blue tits I saw the most of 4 at once. Did see a Jay and squirrels and even a woodpecker I forgot to take my camera out with me may be another time try and take a photo of them.
What birds did you see the most of?
6 Blackbirds 3 male 3 female - Chaffinches 1 Male 1 female - 1 Blue Tit Male - 1 crow - 1 Wood pigeon - 1 Robin Male - 1 Coal Tit Male - 1 Magpie - and one unidentified.
Saw lots of other brids flying through but rules state you only count what is in your garden not what flies through.
No shows from the Great Tits and Bullfinches normally on my patch but heard rumours about agents fees and apperarance money!!
8 blackbirds, mostly male. 1 fieldfare, 23 goldfinches, 7 great tits, 5 bluetits,
7 greenfinches, 9 chaffinches, 1 jay, 1 greater spotted woodpecker, 1 robin, 9 reedbuntings, 1 moorhen
In the sticks near Peterborough
That's not a bad list, nutty!
I love watching the birds. I have the feeders in the best places for viewing as well as feeding. We have some good habitat; trees, lots of hedge/ivy/blackthorn shelter, water which didn't all freeze and lots of berries and seeds about the garden.
I'll forgive the green woodpeckers, wrens and dunnocks for their non-appearance but hope they'll turn up next year.
In the sticks near Peterborough
I did the RSBP bird watch yesterday, and there are far fewer birds than last year. This is also being said on the RSBP forum. I think the birds know its the big count and stay out off the way, the littly devils.
donutsmrs, I got the same impression, either that or the wretched sparrow hawk has been dining off the goldfinches again.