Thrushes in Nottinghamshire
6 species matching this filter.
Nottinghamshire is home to six species of thrush, ranging from familiar garden residents like the Blackbird and Song Thrush to scarce passage migrants such as the Ring Ouzel. The county's mix of urban parks, farmland, hedgerows and woodland — including remnants of ancient Sherwood Forest — provides varied habitats that support both breeding and wintering thrushes. 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 the county's most familiar birds, abundant in gardens, parks and hedgerows throughout the year.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
A common winter thrush, arriving from Scandinavia in October and foraging in flocks across farmland hedgerows and berry-laden hawthorns until spring.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
An uncommon but vocal resident of parkland and open woodland. Often the first thrush to sing, sometimes from January.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving in October and foraging in hedgerows and fields. Often found alongside Fieldfares in berry-laden hawthorns.
Oct–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare spring passage migrant, briefly passing through in April en route to upland breeding grounds. Occasionally recorded on open heathland and hilltops.
Apr
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common year-round resident of gardens, parks, and woodland. Often seen smashing snails on a favourite stone 'anvil'.
Year-round