Perched high on a twisted limb, the mistle thrush surveys its woodland domain. Known for its fluty, far-carrying song, this bird often sings even in rainstorms — earning it the poetic nickname storm thrush. With a breast dappled in ink-like spots, it’s one of the first to declare spring’s arrival.
Turdus viscivorus
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/4000 | f/6.3 | ISO4000