11001-79603 Song thrush (Turdus philomelos clarkei) an immature male with rufous breast and immature markings still present on wings. Found in gardens, orchards and farmland throughout the country, but scarce in native forests. New Zealand birds belong to the English subspecies.
DSC_2986 Song thrush (Turdus philomelos clarkei) nest lightly lined with mud, typical clutch of four eggs. Nests in gardens, orchards and farmland throughout the country, but scarce in native forests. New Zealand birds belong to the English subspecies. Temuka *
11001-86601 Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris vulgaris) male in breeding plumage. These noisy introduced birds form spectacular vast flocks in autumn and winter evenings, as they head to their communal roosts. Broad Bay, Otago Peninsula *
