I was in Hylands Park in Chelmsford today, and I was walking around in the woods.
And right above me, high in the trees, was a very pale, almost white bird with black spots on its stomach. It had a very nice, melodious song. I thought it may be a Song Thrush, but it didn't look like the ones in my book.
Also when I was in the woods, I heard the very distinctive drumming noise of a Great Spotted Woodpecker. I unfortunately didn't see it.
Can anybody help and work out what that pale bird was for me? I don't have a picture I am afraid!
Thanks in advance,
Jamie Wade

P.S I became a member of the RSPB today!

This post was last modified: 10-02-2008 12:29 PM by Jamie Wade.

COuld you give more details, what size? I'm thinking Mistle thrush??

Yes it was the size of a thrush, but not similar in colours. From what I could see, the only similarity was the black spots

Hi Jamie,
Could be a mistle thrush, redwing or fieldfare. ? Worth looking up.

Yes I have been looking through all my bird books, and it doesn't look anything like in the book

Jamie, it sounds very much like a Song Thrush or Mistle Thrush to me. Mistle are quite a bit larger than Song Thrush. The song is quite different too. Can you find out which of the two species are commoner where you live. Is it Essex where you live?
Heres some Song Thrushes:
           

This post was last modified: 11-02-2008 08:40 PM by Cornwall Birder.

Nah it's Essex mate!

Thats what i said!

Well it said Sussex when I saw it. You have probably edited it!

Tee-hee!! Good this edit thingy innit!:cheesygrin:

Yeh I know