Every morning now a mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) outside the window collects lichen, moss, and twigs like it's the last day of sales.

Today she had a tug-of-war with a string of living ivy that lasted a good 20 seconds. She won.

It's glorious to watch.

#birds #wildlife #Ireland #IrishWildlife #nature #thrushes #nests #spring

"MY mommy is the best mommy" -- floofy baby black-billed thrush (left)

mommy's the helicopter parent hovering on the right

#birds #Birding #Thrushes #BirdsOfMastodon #Photograph #BirdPhotography #Wildlife #WildlifeWednesday

Matchday for the #Owls! #Birds v birds at the Hawthorns.

In honour of our hosts, here are some #throstles (and an #owl for us).

Roger Tory Peterson - #Thrushes
Vincent van Gogh - #BarnOwl viewed from the front - 1887

#WBA #SWFC
#WBASHW #EFL
#Art #bird