Turdus merula

Eurasian Blackbird at Michelago, NSW

Turdus merula at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2014
Turdus merula at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2014
Turdus merula at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2014
Turdus merula at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2014
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Turdus merula 14 Jun 2018 ChrisDavey
Turdus merula 11 Jun 2018 Illilanga

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Private property. No public access without permission. Juvenile? I contemplated Bassian Thrush from the shape but the colour is too dark. Very shy bird. Eastern rosella in the third photo for size comparison.

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ChrisDavey wrote:
   13 Jun 2018
Hi, my thought is Bassian Thrush. I will send image to others for their thoughts. Chris
natureguy wrote:
   13 Jun 2018
This is actually a juvenile or immature Eurasian Blackbird.
Illilanga wrote:
   13 Jun 2018
This is my dilemma! I remember that I took the photo because it seemed to be a very unusual looking bird for our area; one that I hadn't seen before. It didn't make a lot of noise and didn't hang around for long; hence the crappy photos. We don't get many Blackbirds here either.
ChrisDavey wrote:
   15 Jun 2018
Now confirmed by others that it is a young Blackbird so happy to give it a tick.
Chris

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Eudynamys orientalis (Pacific Koel) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Brachychiton populneus subsp. populneus (Kurrajong) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Lomandra multiflora (Many-flowered Matrush) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Chloris truncata (Windmill Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Heteropternis obscurella (A grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow Owlfly) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn, Sweet Bursaria) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Fimbristylis dichotoma (A Sedge) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Falco longipennis (Australian Hobby) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Jan 2019 by Illilanga
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Anthosachne scabra (Common Wheat-grass) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Syllitus microps (Longicorn or Longhorn beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Dichondra sp. Inglewood (J.M.Dalby 86/93) Qld Herbarium (Kidney Weed) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Goniaea australasiae (Gumleaf grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 29 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Ctenolepisma longicaudatum (Silverfish) at Michelago, NSW - 25 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Melophorus perthensis (Field furnace ant) at Michelago, NSW - 23 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Lythrum hyssopifolia (Small Loosestrife) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Miltinus sp. (genus) (Miltinus mydas fly) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Dysdercus sidae (Pale Cotton Stainer) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Mutillidae (family) (Unidentified Mutillid wasp or velvet ant) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Oncocoris geniculatus (A shield bug) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Lepturidea viridis (Green comb-clawed beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Austrostipa scabra subsp. falcata (Rough Spear-grass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Panicum effusum (Hairy Panic Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Vulpia bromoides (Squirrel-tail Fescue, Hair Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Nassella trichotoma (Serrated Tussock) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Poa sieberiana (Poa Tussock) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Lolium perenne (Perennial Ryegrass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Trifolium arvense var. arvense (Haresfoot Clover) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Bothriochloa macra (Red Grass, Red-leg Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Mutusca brevicornis (A broad-headed bug) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Dec 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 18 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 14 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Philemon corniculatus (Noisy Friarbird) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Michelago, NSW - 11 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified asiline Robberfly) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Carlia tetradactyla (Southern Rainbow Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 9 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Michelago, NSW - 8 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Tiliqua scincoides scincoides (Eastern Blue-tongue) at Michelago, NSW - 7 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Platyzosteria melanaria (Common Eastern Litter Runner) at Michelago, NSW - 3 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Liparetrus discipennis (A chafer beetle) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Notoncus gilberti (Smooth Epaulet Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Grona varians (Slender Tick-Trefoil) at Michelago, NSW - 1 Nov 2018 by Illilanga
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Michelago, NSW - 28 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattlebird) at Michelago, NSW - 27 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Michelago, NSW - 20 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Morethia boulengeri (Boulenger's Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 15 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Polyrhachis ammon (Golden-spined Ant, Golden Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 13 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Pyrrholaemus sagittatus (Speckled Warbler) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Oct 2018 by Illilanga
Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Michelago, NSW - 30 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Oiketicus sp. (genus) (A case moth) at Michelago, NSW - 17 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Anonychomyrma sp. (genus) (Black Cocktail Ant) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Michelago, NSW - 10 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Michelago, NSW - 2 Sep 2018 by Illilanga
Termitoidae (informal group) (Unidentified termite) at Michelago, NSW - 31 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Michelago, NSW - 16 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at Michelago, NSW - 12 Aug 2018 by Illilanga
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Michelago, NSW - 22 Jul 2018 by Illilanga

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