7. spade-a-spade logic applied to this common thrush? well, to the male, at least? (9)
18. Esme would have gone far to search for a duck (4)
19. You can google greasy to find more on this renowned formation flyer (4,3,5)
23. Will one letter do to bring reform among the plovers? (8)
25. Warbler distinguished by its hueless gullet (11)
26. Fifty join Peter in weather led shake up (5,6)