Thrushes in Hampshire
6 species matching this filter.
Hampshire's diverse landscapes, from the ancient woodlands of the New Forest to its chalk downlands and hedgerow-rich farmland, provide excellent habitat for a variety of thrush species throughout the year. 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
One of Hampshire's most familiar garden birds, present year-round. Numbers swell in autumn with continental migrants joining resident birds.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
A winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October and lingering into April. Flocks roam Hampshire's hedgerows and fields feeding on berries and fallen fruit.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
An uncommon but widespread resident, often singing from tall treetops even in midwinter. Favours parkland and woodland edges across the county.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor arriving from Scandinavia in October. Feeds in hedgerows and on berry-laden bushes across Hampshire's farmland and parks until spring.
Oct–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare autumn passage migrant, occasionally seen on Hampshire's chalk downland in October. Distinguished from Blackbird by its pale breast crescent.
Oct
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A familiar garden and woodland resident, often heard singing from treetops. Readily identified by its habit of smashing snail shells on favourite stone anvils.
Year-round