UK / EUROPE

Blackbird (Turdus merula)

A common bird of woodland, parks and gardens.It feeds on worms, insects and berries. Its loud song is a familiar sound to most people. In winter, the UK's resident birds are boosted in number by migrants from north-east Europe.


The male is jet black with a bright yellow beak and eye ring. Rutland Water, Leicestershire, UK.

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Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK.

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14th Aprl 2006