On today's walk we got caught in the rain and wind but just managed to keep our umbrellas from turning inside out. It was quite exciting really. Another one who enjoys a bit of stormy weather is the Mistle Thrush.
Photo: Dave T on the bird forum
It is also known as the Storm Cock because even in windy weather it will sing from the top of a tall tree as if it is really enjoying a blow. The song is like a blackbird's but slower and shorter and without the squeaky bit at the end. A blackbird who has forgotten the words.
Photo of mistletoe berries: discover wildlife
At this time of year mistle thrushes like mistletoe and holly berries best and will defend a bush against all other birds, with a football rattle alarm call. But they are quite shy of humans. You may hear the rattling cry but only as the bird flies off from the berry bush it was plundering.
The song thrush has a quite different voice, repeating each phrase two, three or four times. Listen to the differing songs of Mistle Thrush and Song Thrush on Maurice Baker's helpful youtube video
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