Redwing
The Redwing is most commonly encountered as a winter visitor and is the UK's smallest true thrush. The creamy stripe above the eye and the orange-red flank patches make it distinctive.
Redwings arrive in the UK from September but most arrive in October and November. They leave again in March and April, although occasionally birds stay later including a few pairs to nest in northern Scotland.
Redwings can be found across the UK's countryside feeding in fields and hedgerows and also in parks and gardens in the coldest weather when snow covers the fields. They often associate with flocks of Fieldfares, the other wintering thrush.
Date: 15th December 2022
Location: Laindon, Essex
Redwings arrive in the UK from September but most arrive in October and November. They leave again in March and April, although occasionally birds stay later including a few pairs to nest in northern Scotland.
Redwings can be found across the UK's countryside feeding in fields and hedgerows and also in parks and gardens in the coldest weather when snow covers the fields. They often associate with flocks of Fieldfares, the other wintering thrush.
Date: 15th December 2022
Location: Laindon, Essex
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