Willow bird, Menton (1 Viewer)

[George Edwards]

I'm hoping this is not a starling or blackbird. I discounted starling because no spots, and blackbird because no yellow bill. Maybe thrush? Was pecking away at a willow branch above the path, not shy. Actually, thinking about it, not at all sure if this was a willow tree or not, just looked a bit like one … ;-)

 

[rockfowl]

It's a 1st winter Blackbird George, hence the black bill

 

[LKB-28]

Hi George;

Song Thrush would be my bet - but I'm b****y useless at these ID games!

Good luck;

Lee

 

[George Edwards]

I had a funny feeling it was going to be a blackbird ! Thanks … !

 

[rockfowl]

http://cyberbirding.uib.no/photo/t_merula_02.php

 

[draycotebirding]

The bill's are sometimes red too.

John