Gallery: Blackbirds |  |
One of the most typical garden birds and also very beautiful. Also one of the few garden birds where male and female are quite different in appearance.
Pictures
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Female blackbird (Turdus merula) at a bird table. This prominent 'tail cocking' is quite commonly seen immediately after the bird alights. | | Click to enlarge | |
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Pyracantha is a good garden shrub for attracting birds. The thorny branches provide protection for nests and the berries provide food in winter. | | Click to enlarge | |
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In this shot the black of the plumage looks rather more subtle. The contrast between the black feathers and the brilliant yellow bill and eye-ring make this a very handsome bird. | | Click to enlarge | |
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Female blackbirds are sometimes mistaken for thrushes and it's easy to see why from this photo. She is not plain brown as many people think, but has a speckled breast just like a thrush. The contrast between the markings and the base colour of the breast is not as great as with a thrush though. | | Click to enlarge | |
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This very alert male may be aware of something 'not quite right' - i.e. the cameraman concealed in a hide! | | Click to enlarge | |
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