Thrushes in Lincolnshire

6 species matching this filter.

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Lincolnshire's diverse landscape of farmland, hedgerows, woodlands, and coastal marshes provides excellent habitat for six species of thrush. Resident favourites such as the Blackbird and Song Thrush can be found year-round in gardens and countryside alike, while winter visitors including Fieldfare and Redwing flock to the county's berry-laden hedgerows and open fields. For a broader look at this much-loved bird family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).

Redwing
RedwingSmallest · 20cm
to
Blackbird
BlackbirdLargest · 29cm
Ranges from the Redwing (20cm) to the Blackbird (29cm)3 year-round residents
Blackbird

Blackbird

Turdus merulaLC

An abundant resident found in gardens, hedgerows, and woodland across the county. Numbers are boosted by continental migrants in autumn and winter.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Fieldfare

Fieldfare

Turdus pilarisLC

A common winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving in October to feed in flocks on berry-laden hedgerows across the Wolds and Fens.

Oct–Apr

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Mistle Thrush

Mistle Thrush

Turdus viscivorusLC

An uncommon resident of parkland, hedgerows, and open woodland. Often seen singing boldly from treetops, even in winter.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Redwing

Redwing

Turdus iliacusNT

A common winter visitor arriving from Scandinavia, foraging in hedgerows and open fields across the county. Often seen in mixed flocks with Fieldfares.

Sep–Apr

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Ring Ouzel

Ring Ouzel

Turdus torquatusLC

A rare passage migrant seen briefly in April and October, mainly at coastal sites. This upland thrush pauses in Lincolnshire during migration.

Oct–Apr

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Song Thrush

Song Thrush

Turdus philomelosLC

A common resident singing from hedgerows and gardens. Lincolnshire's farmland hedges provide important nesting habitat.

Year-round

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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