Thrushes in South Yorkshire
6 species matching this filter.
South Yorkshire is home to six species of thrush, ranging from the familiar Blackbird and Song Thrush found in gardens and woodlands to scarcer visitors like the Fieldfare and Redwing, which arrive in large flocks during the winter months. The county's diverse landscapes — from the moorland edges of the Peak District in the west to the lowland river valleys of the Don and Dearne — provide varied habitats that support both resident and migratory thrushes. For a broader overview of this much-loved bird family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
A familiar year-round resident found in gardens, parks, and woodlands across the region. One of South Yorkshire's most abundant and recognisable songbirds.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
An uncommon winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October and feeding in flocks on hedgerow berries across farmland.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
An uncommon resident of parkland, open woodland, and playing fields. Often sings boldly from treetops even in winter storms.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
A common winter visitor arriving from Scandinavia in October, feeding on hedgerow berries and open fields. Often found alongside Fieldfares.
Sep–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare breeding visitor to the Peak District moorland fringes in the west, arriving in April. Declining and a high-priority conservation species.
Apr–Jun
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
A common resident heard singing from gardens and woodlands year-round. Declining nationally but still widespread across South Yorkshire.
Year-round