This pair of Blackbirds are regular visitors to my garden... lovely birds to watch scratching around for food.
Blackbird (Turdus merula)
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Ground feeders they tend to feed close to cover turning over leaves to find worms and fallen berries...
The female is dark brown with darker wings and tail... the markings on the breast can be quite spotted on some individuals.
Nesting may begin during February in mild weather and it's the female that mainly constructs the nest a cup shaped structure of grass straw and small twigs plastered on the inside with mud and lined with grass.
I'm hoping this pair will stay around and nest in my garden.
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Linking to Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday
Hi Andrew...Sorry I don't come by often, but I am still getting a download into my computer when I come here that I have to go in and delete!!
ReplyDeleteI do like these Blackbirds! Although not colorful like others they are an attractive bird ..like there eye...they kind of remind me in shape of the American Robin!!
Gracexx
These photos are very sharp. Happy to read what Grace wrote as this happens to me too at times when I visit your site. I thought it was just me. I have no explanation for it.
ReplyDeletei know your robins and tits so often steal the show, but to me, these birds are some of the most beautiful that you share. :)
ReplyDeletestunning photos. good work, congratulations! I'm glad I found you :) I too hope they nest in your garden..
ReplyDeletegreat shots of them!
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful, great photos.
ReplyDeletefantastic shots, they look so real, i feel i can reach in and touch them.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Andrew! I like your blackbirds. I think they're a bit more striking than the species we have here.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful birds, and gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteThey are real characters and great to watch in the garden, lovely pics Andrew.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful birds, Andrew, and marvelous captures for the day!! Thanks for sharing them with us! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteWow! Fantastic shots of the black birds ~ (A Creative Harbor) ^_^
ReplyDeleteGot George Harrison's song in my head now.
ReplyDeleteI do love those shiny, black feathers.
ReplyDeleteDelightful blackbirds and snapshots 'Drew; I hope they stick around too. Sure to with your t.l.c.
ReplyDeleteThat look like a fine english bird! I love that first shot. He looks so cute.
ReplyDeleteYour regular garden birds are always so cute! Your robins are prettier than ours and now I know that so are your blackbirds.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, Your Blackbirds are more handsome than ours in Georgia,USA. Period...
ReplyDeleteGreat series of blackbird photos. I love to hear them singing in the garden or warning me off when I get too close.
ReplyDeleteThis a great show of photos, you realy know your stuff.
ReplyDeletepeter
Super captures! What lovely birds!! LOVE that eye ring!
ReplyDeleteThose blackbirds are so pretty, and so different from any of our thrushes.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of the Blackbirds.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Blackbirds and nice to see both the male and female.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Andrew. Blackbirds were everywhere during our recent trip to Norfolk. Made driving along the country lanes slightly perilous as we kept having to avoid them!
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups Andrew!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletethe first shot is beautiful...and the fourth down with the little head tilt...is perfect!! wonderful little black birds to have visiting your garden!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots as ever Andrew.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots on the blackbirds! Here in Sweden they stay all winter through in our garden.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment! :)
Greetings Pia
I really like these birds - they have been introduced here and they are trying to build a nest in our garden. I just wish that they would leave the mulch on the garden beds!
ReplyDeleteThe males are clear evidence that you dont need to be dressed like a rainbow to look good.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW - Stewart M - Melbourne
It's always a pleasure to visit your blog, Andrew! What a great series of images of the Blackbird you have here.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet pair of blackbirds!
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