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Song Thrush
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| Hi to everyone. Sorry i have not had the time again to be on TL but i'll try hrder to find some time. This is a picture of a song Thrush that i captured at Longleat. This though was a wild bird not one of the many captive birds there. Latin nameTurdus philomelosFamilyChats and thrushes (Turdidae)OverviewA familiar and popular garden songbird whose numbers are declining seriously, especially on farmland making it a Red List species. Smaller and browner than a mistle thrush with smaller spotting. Its habit of repeating song phrases distinguish it from singing blackbirds. It likes to eat snails which it breaks into by smashing them against a stone with a flick of the head.Where to see themWoods, hedgerows, parks and gardens across the UK - wherever there are bushes and trees.When to see themAll year round.What they eatWorms, snails and fruit.Estimated numbersEurope UK breeding* UK wintering* UK passage* - 1,144,000 territories - |
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Hello Codge,from your shot we can get a good idea about the effectiveness of camouflage.
It is a good clear shot that shows the details of the thrush nicely.
Tfs, regards Jean.
- Dot
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(6297) - [2008-07-04 7:21]
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HI Codge
Birds and animals always seem to find surroundings that match their color and blend in well, and this bird definitely does that.
A good capture. If you make your aperture smaller like an f/14 or higher you would get a blurred background which would make the bird stand out more.
Dot
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