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Turdus merula
Member of the true thrushes the Common Blackbird, or Eurasian Blackbird is one of the most instantly recognisable of the songbirds. the Male is all black with an orange/yellow bill. The female is light brown (darkening in winter) with a mottled chest. The juveniles, in the first year are an indistinct mix of both male & female markings.
Woodlands and gardens
The photos in this spotting are of one single family over one summer period, The mother is distinguished by her broken left wing (Beatle fans take note). She has raised 3 chicks per year for each of the last 3 years.
Spotted on Apr 12, 2011
Submitted on Apr 12, 2011
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