Saw this bird on the Netherlands site

[Donna]

what is it?

[Bobbie Ireland]

what is it?

Female Blackbird. Blackbirds are members of the Thrush family. We have our own native birds, plus many migrate to this area during winter from Northern climes.

[Donna]

what is it?

Female Blackbird. Blackbirds are members of the Thrush family. We have our own native birds, plus many migrate to this area during winter from Northern climes.

That's a Blackbird? Hmmm, wow, sheesh.....OK then, thanks Bobbie.

[Bobbie Ireland]

what is it?

Female Blackbird. Blackbirds are members of the Thrush family. We have our own native birds, plus many migrate to this area during winter from Northern climes.

That's a Blackbird? Hmmm, wow, sheesh.....OK then, thanks Bobbie.

Male is much blacker with a bright wax-yellow bill... will try to find a pic.

[Bobbie Ireland]

Here's the male blackbird. Handsome lad!

http://www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/blackbird.htm

Not the best link, I fear, but it shows the diff between male and female. Google "male blackbird" for some good pix - I do not know how to make the image file smaller - duh!!!

[Bobbie Ireland]

Better pic here... handsome lad!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dannygibson/6486766931/#