Hello, since winter has started to arrive, the blackbirds in my area have started performing a distinctive flight. Instead of their usual direct and fast ‘thrush’ flight, they seem to be circling a few times over an area then landing again on the ground. My guess is that they are scouting for berries but I am really not sure. Has anyone observed this? Thanks, Ellis
Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can
Along with the other possible reasons, as well as a raptor, there could be a cat lurking close by giving the blackbirds cause for concern.
Mike
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