Being based out in the garden, I’ve noticed that first thing in the morning is a really great time for birdwatching. The weather’s much cooler, especially at the moment, it’s nice and quiet, and there aren’t too many people around.
This young fellow was sitting on my fence for ages, happily singing away.
I’ve labelled him on Flickr as a young song thrush, because of his spots, but looking back through my pictures I’m thinking that it might actually be the fledgling blackbird.
What do you think? Are these guys both the same bird?
They do look very similar to me. I’d guess at them being the same.
I’ll try and get a shot of the truly mental blackbird that spends it’s morning running up and down the roof of our garage chirping as loudly as it can.