Bird Of The Month

Song Thrush

Latin Name – Turdus Philomelos

Overview- A member of the Thrush family that are often found in gardens and hedgerows through out the UK. They are a shy bird and often stay towards the back of gardens. Most people associate the Song Thrush with trying to crack open snail shells. They have been in severe decline over the last 30 years.

Description- A distinctive bird with a light coloured spotted breast and light brown back. They are similar in size to Blackbirds. They are similar in appearance to Mistle Thrushes.

Distribution- Resident throughout the UK

Habitat- Woods, hedgerows, parks and gardens

Breeding- Thrushes have between 2-3 broods per year which means their breeding season can last from March through to August. They generally have between 3-5 eggs per brood. The nestlings leave the nest between 13-15 days old. The young become independent from the adults at about three weeks old; the female has often by then started preparing for the next brood leaving the male to look after the brood.

Food- Song Thrushes naturally enjoy worms, snails and fruit that are available on hedgerows and apples that have fallen off trees.