
Redwings (Turdus iliacus)
I've spent many an hour creeping gently through various Sussex woods or along the verges of farmland fields trying to get close to a flock of Redwings, so I'm delighted one has taken up winter residence in local woods just a few minutes from my house.
Here a couple of them are :
The Redwing is a bird in the thrush family Turdidae, native to Europe and Asia, slightly smaller than the related Song Thrush.
Similar species: Perching Birds
By Philip Booker
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Uploaded Dec 25, 2020. Captured Dec 23, 2020 13:34 in 15 Crespin Way, Brighton BN1 7FG, UK.
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A happy and healthy new year to everyone and most of all to Mother Nature. Posted 4 years ago
One wonders what those 20 pairs are thinking at the time?
"Dearest, I've got a headache and don't really feel like flying south.
Do you fancy staying here a while?
The locals seem nice"?
Posted 4 years ago