One of our classic winter thrushes, these guys may come over to the UK during colder months in their many thousands, but getting a good view of some of these bolshy birds can be trickier than you'd expect!

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Fieldfare are medium sized, larger than redwing, but smaller than blackbirds. And they have the most beautiful chestnut and grey colours overall with a warm, buff tone to their breast.

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Much like Redwing they are gregarious, flocking together (often in mixed groups), making their way through the berry bushes in armies of thrushes - often giving their presence away first of all with their loud chattering, 'cackling' calls.

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As they berries start to disappear (often due to seasonal change but also thrushes eating many of them!), they turn to pastures, playing fields and crop fields to feed on worms and other small insects.