Things you need to know about BLACKBIRDS!

A short information pack on the Common Blackbird, including information on its diet, appearance, how and when it nests and much more!
The blackbird is the fourth most common garden bird in the UK and a familiar sight in parks, gardens and woodlands across the country. Despite their name, only males are truly black, females are dark brown, and young birds have a more mottled brown coloration. Males also have a bright orange or yellow beak and eye-ring, these are much duller in females and absent in young birds. They have a wingspan of 35 to 38 centimeters and weigh about 100 grams. They often move by hopping rather than running and sometimes have their wings lowered and their tails raised.
Robins are omnivorous and will adjust their diet according to the seasons. In spring and summer they feed almost exclusively on worms and other invertebrates, but in fall and winter they feed mainly on berries and fruits. They have a habit of wiping and the insects they manage to catch on the ground or through the grass to clean the dirt before eating.