Thrushes in Tyne and Wear
6 species matching this filter.
Tyne and Wear is home to 6 species of thrush, ranging from familiar garden residents like the Blackbird and Song Thrush to seasonal visitors such as the Fieldfare and Redwing, which arrive from Scandinavia each autumn. The county's mix of urban parks, coastal grasslands, and upland moorland on its western fringes provides varied habitats for these characterful birds. For a broader overview of the family, see our Thrushes In The UK (Complete Guide with Pictures).
Blackbird
Turdus merulaLC
A common and familiar resident of gardens, parks and woodland throughout the region, often seen foraging on lawns year-round.
Year-round
Fieldfare
Turdus pilarisLC
A winter visitor from Scandinavia, arriving from October and feeding in flocks on hedgerow berries across farmland and open countryside.
Oct–Apr
Mistle Thrush
Turdus viscivorusLC
An uncommon resident of parks, playing fields and open woodland, often seen defending berry-laden trees with rattling calls in winter.
Year-round
Redwing
Turdus iliacusNT
An uncommon winter visitor, arriving from Scandinavia in autumn to feed on hedgerow berries across parks and farmland throughout the region.
Sep–Apr
Ring Ouzel
Turdus torquatusLC
A rare passage migrant seen briefly in April and October, often on coastal scrub or upland edges while moving between breeding and wintering grounds.
Oct–Apr
Song Thrush
Turdus philomelosLC
An uncommon but year-round resident of gardens, parks and woodland. Often heard smashing snail shells on a favourite stone anvil.
Year-round