British bird watchers...... help please

oscar · 06-20-2009, 12:38 PM

I have just had a bird on my bird table that i have never seen before so here we go again.
Due to painting this time, my books are not ready to hand so has anyone got any idea's.

It was larger than a blackbird.
It had what seemed to be a large 'puffed' chest.
The breast and head was a deep golden brown colour.
The wings and eyes were black.

I wondered if it could be a 'Mistle Thrush' chick but it was far too large to be a chick.

Any idea's folks?

Snowfire · 06-20-2009, 12:59 PM

Could it be a female blackbird. Theyre like a large thrush but a much darker brown. The mistle thrush has a spotted underbelly.

I'm trawling my books as we speak

Snowfire · 06-20-2009, 01:05 PM

This time of year there are a lot of youngens about. What about a juvenile starling that has just about reached full size but hasnt got its rainbow colouring. They would have that kind of colouring you describe

oscar · 06-20-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowfire

This time of year there are a lot of youngens about. What about a juvenile starling that has just about reached full size but hasnt got its rainbow colouring. They would have that kind of colouring you describe

Thanks but no....... I'm fortunate to have a varied species come to the garden so i recognise young starlings and blackbirds. This was quite unlike anything i have ever seen before. It was also rather large. It also have a largish black beak if that helps.

oscar · 06-20-2009, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowfire

Could it be a female blackbird. Theyre like a large thrush but a much darker brown. The mistle thrush has a spotted underbelly.

I'm trawling my books as we speak

Could you look in your book?

dubs · 06-20-2009, 05:20 PM

Cuckoo!

That's not my answer..I just wanted to say cuckoo..

Is it a Jay?

oscar · 06-20-2009, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubs

Cuckoo!

That's not my answer..I just wanted to say cuckoo..

Is it a Jay?

No...... not a jay..... at first glance, i did think a Jay due to the size. It was similar size to a Jay but as i do get Jays around here..... no definately not. I've been googling like mad and can't find anything like it. Before anyone says it....... NO it was not a golden eagle.

dubs · 06-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Ok! I give up then..Have a look on here.........

The RSPB: Birds by name

oscar · 06-20-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubs

Ok! I give up then..Have a look on here.........

The RSPB: Birds by name

Thanks Dubs....... it's late so i'll go through the list in the morning.

oscar · 06-21-2009, 11:58 AM

I've managed to get out one of my books and it's not a female blackbird. In fact, i can' see it anywhere in the book or the site that was posted.

With global warming and Continental species turning up in Britain, i am really wondering now.

06-20-2009, 12:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
oscar Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND Posts: 15,734	British bird watchers...... help please I have just had a bird on my bird table that i have never seen before so here we go again. Due to painting this time, my books are not ready to hand so has anyone got any idea's. It was larger than a blackbird. It had what seemed to be a large 'puffed' chest. The breast and head was a deep golden brown colour. The wings and eyes were black. I wondered if it could be a 'Mistle Thrush' chick but it was far too large to be a chick. Any idea's folks? __________________ THE UNSPEAKABLE IN PURSUIT OF THE UNEATABLE. OSCAR WILDE ON FOXHUNTING
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Snowfire Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Darn Sarf. Hingland Posts: 1,099	Re: British bird watchers...... help please Could it be a female blackbird. Theyre like a large thrush but a much darker brown. The mistle thrush has a spotted underbelly. I'm trawling my books as we speak __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." Winston Churchill
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Snowfire Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Darn Sarf. Hingland Posts: 1,099	Re: British bird watchers...... help please This time of year there are a lot of youngens about. What about a juvenile starling that has just about reached full size but hasnt got its rainbow colouring. They would have that kind of colouring you describe __________________ "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." Winston Churchill
Local Time: 11:19 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

06-20-2009, 05:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
dubs Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Warwickshire England Posts: 2,909	Re: British bird watchers...... help please Cuckoo! That's not my answer..I just wanted to say cuckoo.. Is it a Jay? __________________ My dog's a cross between a Shihtzu and a Bulldog... It's a Bullsh!t..
Local Time: 11:19 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

06-20-2009, 05:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
dubs Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Warwickshire England Posts: 2,909	Re: British bird watchers...... help please Ok! I give up then..Have a look on here......... The RSPB: Birds by name __________________ My dog's a cross between a Shihtzu and a Bulldog... It's a Bullsh!t..
Local Time: 11:19 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

06-21-2009, 11:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
oscar Senior Member Supporting Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: WEST SUSSEX, ENGLAND Posts: 15,734	Re: British bird watchers...... help please I've managed to get out one of my books and it's not a female blackbird. In fact, i can' see it anywhere in the book or the site that was posted. With global warming and Continental species turning up in Britain, i am really wondering now. __________________ THE UNSPEAKABLE IN PURSUIT OF THE UNEATABLE. OSCAR WILDE ON FOXHUNTING
Local Time: 03:19 AM Local Date: 11-21-2009

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