I mentioned the word 'Search' in the Post heading for good reason.
Who now ever sees a Song Thrush. They are so few and far between, a rare sight anywhere now, certainly in my area.
Its conservation status is 'Amber', which means "species of conservation concern". The greatest decline is on farmland due to a change in farming practice, although thankfully there has been some recovery in the last decade.
I had to shoot most of these images through a wire fence.
I just checked my records: more Great White Egrets than Song Thrushes so far this year. There was a time, when I was a child, when they seemed as common as Blackbirds.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite right John.
DeleteYears ago, if you found a Blackbird, there was sure to be a Thrush nearby. Not anymore I'm afraid.
I am pleased to be able to report that I have had a Song Thrush visiting my lawn every day for a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteThat is good John, but the are few and far between.
DeleteMahtavat kuvat.
ReplyDeleteKiitos Anne.
DeleteThrushes sure like their worms!
ReplyDeleteYes Wilma. I think this one had mouths to feed in the bank the other side of the river. :-)
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