Blackbird (Turdus merula) common female blackbird December 2018 UK. Dark brown with variable markings on breast with darker wings and tail.

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This female blackbird was looking around the river walk area at Arundel wwt UK, perched on a fence rail and flying short distances to feed.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Arundel wwt centre UK
Photo credit: © Stephen Iles / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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