Summary:
In autumn and winter you can see large, mixed flocks of thrushes feeding in fields and hedgerows. Here's how to tell the difference between two of our winter visitors.
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Redwings (Turdus iliacus) and fieldfares (Turdus pilaris) breed in northern Europe. They winter in the UK to escape the harsh, continental weather, arriving here from late September and staying until spring.
Look out for them feeding in large flocks in fields, scrub, farmland and hedgerows. Occassionally they will come into gardens and particularly like feeding on fallen apples.