Thrushes in Cumbria
6 species matching this filter.
Cumbria's diverse landscapes, from the rugged Lake District fells to its sweeping coastal lowlands, provide excellent habitat for six species of thrush. Resident favourites such as the Blackbird and Song Thrush can be found year-round in gardens, woodlands and hedgerows, while the upland crags host the scarcer Ring Ouzel during the breeding season. Winter brings flocks of Fieldfares and Redwings from Scandinavia to feed on berry-laden hedgerows across the county — for a broader overview of the family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
Abundant in gardens, woodlands, and hedgerows throughout Cumbria. Numbers boosted in autumn by continental migrants.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
A winter thrush from Scandinavia, forming noisy flocks on berry-laden hedgerows and open farmland from October to April.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
A bold, upright thrush found in parkland and open woodland. Often sings from tall trees even in midwinter storms.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October. Feeds in hedgerows and fields, often alongside fieldfares.
Sep–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare and declining summer breeder on high Lakeland crags and fell-sides. Look for its distinctive white breast crescent.
Apr–Jun
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident of Cumbrian gardens, hedgerows, and woodlands, delivering its repeated musical phrases from spring onwards.
Year-round