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Fieldfares
On my evening walk this evening aside a wetland bird reserve in Norfolk I saw two chicks in a tree that I first thought were young blackbirds. However, they were larger, had more markings on their faces and striped/speckled plumage. They made a throaty chuffing sound. I watched them for ages hoping the parents would come and feed them, but unfortunately had to give up in the end. I think they were fieldfares and have being doing some research. Apparently, although fieldfares usually just overwinter here they breed mainly in Scandinavia. However, some pairs do breed here.
Can anyone direct me to a good picture of a young Fieldfare on the web. I have bird books and have been looking on the web tonight, but can't be sure I am right. They were almost the size of a Mistle Thrush and had a fairly long sharp beak.
Cetti, are you about!!
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http://www.digital-nature-photography.com/natu re/voegel/fieldfare-photos.php
http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/wildlife/bicknells_thru sh/photos/ut_young_bt.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fieldfare
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