Looking to find the name of this British bird, the feathered kind

[Malteser Monkey]

:D

Over the last week I have noticed this bird flying into our gardens. Usually accompanied by a normal yellow beaked blackbird.

Now this bird has the body of a blackbird but it has a little crest on it's head and is about 2 inches longer than a blackbird.

When it flies it's tail has all different colours the most striking being blue and white. I am trying to get a pic to post but it's very difficult as by the time I see it and grab my camera it's gone !

I have tried searching the net but to no avail :D

Does anyone out there know ?

[primrose]

:D

Over the last week I have noticed this bird flying into our gardens. Usually accompanied by a normal yellow beaked blackbird.

Now this bird has the body of a blackbird but it has a little crest on it's head and is about 2 inches longer than a blackbird.

When it flies it's tail has all different colours the most striking being blue and white. I am trying to get a pic to post but it's very difficult as by the time I see it and grab my camera it's gone !

I have tried searching the net but to no avail :D

Does anyone out there know ?

Don't grab your Camera, grab the bird, it could be worth a fortune.

[Malteser Monkey]

I'll try that when I get back from shopping !:D

[junglejim]

Try using this

http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdidentifier/

[Addick]

Something related to a jay - or a juvenile one, maybe? They have blue and white feathers and are a little bigger than a blackbird.

[Malteser Monkey]

Something related to a jay - or a juvenile one, maybe? They have blue and white feathers and are a little bigger than a blackbird.

4825

It could be this one but with a slightly darker body and a bit more of a tuft on top !

Thanks I'll keep a look out

and Thanks junglejim that's very useful

[Addick]

4825

It could be this one but with a slightly darker body and a bit more of a tuft on top !

Thanks I'll keep a look out

and Thanks junglejim that's very useful


Hmmm, Darker body....tuft on top....:idea:

4826

[Malteser Monkey]

Hmmm, Darker body....tuft on top....:idea:

4826


:crylaughing::c2::c2::crylaughing::crylaughing::cr ylaughing:

Yes she was out but said her hubby didn't want her photo taking

[Ecky Thump]

It sounds like you have been visited by a Waxwing, unusual for this time of year.

They are often seen in small groups and if you have any berries on plants they will have a feast at your expense.

[Malteser Monkey]

It sounds like you have been visited by a Waxwing, unusual for this time of year.

They are often seen in small groups and if you have any berries on plants they will have a feast at your expense.

yes Ecky that is very similar - back in work today but will keep a watchful eye at the weekend, I will get a pic !

[Malteser Monkey]

Looked out the window this morning and there are two now - wonderful - hope they have little chicks !

Deffo the ones in that pic A Jay

Thanks again Addick

[Harmonicaman]

The picture you posted is of a Jay MM...

[Malteser Monkey]

The picture you posted is of a Jay MM...

Yes dear Addick said it might be a Jay so I googled it and posted that picture - I still haven't managed to get a pic of my own yet as the fly in jump around and there gone ! too quick for me.

Beautiful birds tho just never seen them before

Hope you two are well ?

[Harmonicaman]

Yes dear Addick said it might be a Jay so I googled it and posted that picture - I still haven't managed to get a pic of my own yet as the fly in jump around and there gone ! too quick for me.

Beautiful birds tho just never seen them before

Hope you two are well ?

We're fine thanks! Those Jays you'll notice make a helluva racket, they are a member of the crow family and make as much noise as magpies and jackdaws! Handsome looking birds though.:hi:

[Malteser Monkey]

We're fine thanks! Those Jays you'll notice make a helluva racket, they are a member of the crow family and make as much noise as magpies and jackdaws! Handsome looking birds though.:hi:

Ahh thanks for that - as we live alongside a river and woods at the back of us we have all sorts - usually there is a heron knocking about too.

There are some lovely coloured sparrows about - they probably all have individual names (and I don't mean Kevin, Sue etc) :cheeky:

[Addick]

If you want them to hang around for a bit longer keep an eye out for peanuts in shells at the supermarket or petshop. We have a pair of jays around and they (along with the crows and magpies) love trying to pick 2 or 3 up at a time and then sit on the garage roof stabbing the shell in a frenzied attack to get to the nuts. Either that or they plant them in the leaves/moss in the gutter to save for later (though usually another bird is watching them and waits for them to leave and steals the buried food!)

[Malteser Monkey]

If you want them to hang around for a bit longer keep an eye out for peanuts in shells at the supermarket or petshop. We have a pair of jays around and they (along with the crows and magpies) love trying to pick 2 or 3 up at a time and then sit on the garage roof stabbing the shell in a frenzied attack to get to the nuts. Either that or they plant them in the leaves/moss in the gutter to save for later (though usually another bird is watching them and waits for them to leave and steals the buried food!)

Good tip I'll try that thanks - bit of a novice at this bird malarky, s'pose I'm getting old :cheeky::eek:

[warbey]

Good tip I'll try that thanks - bit of a novice at this bird malarky, s'pose I'm getting old :cheeky::eek:


Never thought You'd admit to that Hun......:eyebrows::eyebrows:

[melm]

Good tip I'll try that thanks - bit of a novice at this bird malarky, s'pose I'm getting old :cheeky::eek:

everlasting birthday taking its toll??????:laugh::laugh:

[Malteser Monkey]

Never thought You'd admit to that Hun......:eyebrows::eyebrows:


everlasting birthday taking its toll??????:laugh::laugh: :cheeky:

Getting old - not there yet Warbs, I still got a lot of catching up to do:laugh:

[warbey]

:cheeky:

Getting old - not there yet Warbs, I still got a lot of catching up to do:laugh:


You wont.. .. ..

[Malteser Monkey]

You wont.. .. ..

Oh I know :D