Trushes Galore

Ottery St Mary, Devon 

I walked around the farmland areas near my house this afternoon. Sticking to the PROW's.  The order of the day was Thrushes. Plenty of Common Blackbird about, Several Song Thrush, and 4 Mistle Thrush. However, the main event was a mixed flock of Redwing and Fieldfare. The flock was circa 250 birds. Mainly Redwing but good numbers of Fieldfare. 

One of my photos captured 3 species and it's a shame I couldn't get both nearby Song Thrush and Common Blackbird in the shot. Well, I could of but they would have been dots.

Mistle Thrush, Redwing and Fieldfare 

Mixed flock of Redwing and Fieldfare 

Fieldfare 

American Wigeon

Exmouth, Devon 

Popped to Exmouth today in hope of seeing the eclipse plumage drake American Wigeon. I popped to Mudbank first. I scanned the large Eurasian Wigeon flock for around an hour until he gave himself up. First one I've seen for nearly 2 years and was great to see.

Ottery St Mary, Devon 

This week around my estate I have taken a few very short walks and not ventured more than half a mile from my home. I've noticed a nice flock of circa 30 Redwing in the area which was nice to see. Also the following of note. Mistle Thrush, a big increase in European Greenfinch, European Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Nuthatch, Tawny Owl and Goldcrest. A total of 34 species on my doorstep, which just goes to show what you can see if you keep and eye open.