Herbs garden birds: Mistle thrush

Seen from my dining room window a couple of days ago. (at least I think its a mistle thrush as opposed to the very similar Song thrush) I think this and its mate have built a nest in the tops of our big Laurel tree.

The mistle thrush (Turdus viscivorus) is is a pale, black-spotted thrush - large, aggressive and powerful. It stands boldly upright and bounds across the ground. In flight, it has long wings and its tail has whitish edges. It is most likely to be noticed perched high at the top of a tree, singing its fluty song or giving its rattling call in flight.)

As you view this-take a moment to listen to its lovely song here (click play on the right side).

See Pip for alternative close up view.