Mistle Thrush in Rowan Tree

This tree is being "guarded" by a pair of mistle thrushes as their "home" tree this winter.
They save the berries, eat any others they can find elsewhere, safe in the knowledge they've always "their" supply safe & sound from all-comers.


K5, 150-500, handheld through our slightly open front door.

















Any thoughts, most welcome,

Roger.

have not seen one of those for ages, excellent shots

Mistle Thrushes are highly territorial and as you say will push on many birds no matter how big or small

two years ago i remember a mistle thrush guarding a berry tree from over 100 Waxwings

Very funny