Fieldfare - Turdus pilaris

The Fieldfare is a large thrush which appears mainly in flocks during winter, often together with Redwings.

Countryside areas, both feeding on grassland and perching in trees.

October to March (occasionally to May)

This bird eats worms, insects and berries. In harsh winters they visit gardens and can quickly strip all the berries from a bush.

Common winter visitor

Common as a winter visitor in Leicestershire and Rutland.