All black Blackbird? UK (1 Viewer)

[Ben94]

Hi everyone

Feel a bit daft asking but I assumed this was a blackbird when I took the photo, am I correct?
It was with a regular looking male blackbird and a couple of Starlings.

Thanks
Ben

 

[Andy Adcock]

Yes a Blackbird but a female.

 

[Scridifer]

It's a 1st winter male Ben.

Chris

 

[Ben94]

It's a 1st winter male Ben.

Chris

Thanks very much!

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum! I am sure that you will find lots to interest you here and I hope that you enjoy your visits.

A lovely portrait of this female blackbird, Ben.

 

[delia todd]

Hi Ben and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

You'll find the guys here a very knowledgable and helpful lot, so I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with us. I look forward to hearing your news too.

 

[Ben94]

Welcome to Birdforum! I am sure that you will find lots to interest you here and I hope that you enjoy your visits.

A lovely portrait of this female blackbird, Ben.

Thank you very much for the warm welcome!

 

[Ben94]

Hi Ben and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

You'll find the guys here a very knowledgable and helpful lot, so I'm sure you'll enjoy your time with us. I look forward to hearing your news too.

Thank you!

 

[Nutcracker]

Agree with immature (1st-winter) male - too blackish for a female. The yellow beak only develops later in late winter / spring.