The return of Speckles

Mistle Thrush  at the Nook 06/10/10

I always know when Winter has arrived when the Local Mistles call in for cake. Yesterday  saw the grass white with frost and the pond had a thin layer of ice. Time to put out extra grub. 

Waiting for the rest of the the thrush family now. 

More Bramblings have been visiting members gardens, Anne who lives by Sefton Park has had  2 in her garden this week, lucky girl .....send them to meeeeee !

Tit bits:

One of our earliest breeders (eggs are often laid in February),the Mistle Thrush, probably gets its name from a penchant for mistletoe, though it will noisily defend any fruiting bush it happens to find against all comers... as the Waxwings know!  

Colloquial name of “Stormcock” known for its habit of singing in tree tops during howling winds and inclement weather

Laura