Thrushes in Gloucestershire
6 species matching this filter.
Gloucestershire's diverse landscapes, from the rolling Cotswold hills to the wetlands of the Severn Estuary and the ancient woodlands of the Forest of Dean, provide excellent habitat for a variety of thrush species. Six members of the thrush family have been recorded in the county, including familiar residents such as the Blackbird and Song Thrush, as well as winter visitors like the Fieldfare and Redwing. For a broader overview of this much-loved bird family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
An abundant resident found in virtually every garden, hedgerow and woodland across the county, singing from dawn throughout the year.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
An uncommon winter visitor from Scandinavia, feeding in flocks on berry-laden hedgerows and open fields from October to April.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
An uncommon year-round resident of parkland, orchards and open woodland, often seen singing boldly from treetops even in winter storms.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter thrush arriving from Scandinavia, foraging in hedgerows and fields across the county from autumn through to spring.
Sep–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare spring passage migrant, occasionally spotted on the Cotswold escarpment in April as it heads to upland breeding grounds.
Apr
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident of gardens, hedgerows, and woodland, singing its repeated phrases from early spring across the county.
Year-round