North Pickenham, Norfolk

A gorgeous day beginning with a slight ground frost and a low of 1 degree Celsius.  The day remained bright with a high of 10 degrees Celsius.
At first light it was evident that migrant Thrush species were present with Fieldfare, Redwings, and Song Thrushes present.  With improving light it was clear that Fieldfare was the most abundant Thrush with numbers later around 100-150 birds. A mobile Tit flock comprised mostly Long-tailed Tits with Marsh Tit and Coal Tit seen.  2+ Bullfinches were present.  A stunning female Sparrowhawk passed over the woodland canopy showing off her heavily barred underparts.

Fieldfare at North Pickenham 2nd November

Fieldfare was the bird of the day today, their harsh vocalisation always betrayed their presence.  The nicest gathering was when these stunning Thrushes occasionally swarmed upon a Hawthorn bush to feed upon hips along with smaller numbers of Redwings and a single Blackbird.