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Get out into the woods this weekend - see what signs of spring you can spot!

Redwing. Roy Battellredwing

Turdus iliacus

  • Smallest thrush in the UK
     
  • Distinctive creamy-white eye-stripe
     
  • Conspicuous reddish flanks and underwing
     
  • High-pitched call “see-ip” often heard from migrating flocks flying overhead at night
     

Where found

Widespread in open country and hedgerows; visits gardens in hard weather.

Often found with fieldfares.record
 

When to look for

  • Winter visitor from October.
     
  • Leaving in April.
     
  • A scarce breeder in northern Scotland