The sixth candidate in the Vote National Bird Campaign is the Blackbird. Below, Nature's Home editor, Mark Ward, tells you why you should vote for the bird with the perhaps the most mellifluous song.
I had the most marvellous start to the day today. I pulled back the kitchen curtains and the first things I saw were four blackbirds bouncing across the lawn.
A glossy male made its move, a hop to the left and a tilt…