Song Thrush
Turdus philomelos
Overview
Song thrushes repeat. That song. Same phrase two or three times. Arrowhead spots. Grizedale. Borrowdale. Declining. Red list. They smash snails on stones. Worth listening for.
At a Glance
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Turdidae |
| Habitat | Woodland · Gardens · Hedgerows |
| Diet | Worms, snails, insects. Smashes snails on stones. |
| UK population | Around 1.2 million pairs. Red list. Declining. |
| Lake District | Grizedale. Borrowdale. Woodland. That song. Repeats phrases. Arrowhead spots. Declining. Worth listening for. |
| Conservation | UK Red List |
Where to See It
Woodland, gardens. Grizedale, Borrowdale. That song. Repeats. Arrowhead spots. Declining.
Identification
Arrowhead spots. Repeats song phrases. Brown. Smaller than mistle thrush.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Woodland. That song. Repeats. Declining. Worth listening for.
Conservation Status
UK Red List
This species is on the UK Red List for Birds (BoCC5), indicating serious concern about its population decline or unfavourable conservation status. Monitoring in the Lake District contributes to national population tracking.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.