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
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.