Rosa Canina - rose hips are left until most of the other berries and fruits have gone
but at present there are plenty of Hawthorn berries and sloes.
This shows a fine dense tangled mixture of river bank plants which sustain wildlife
all year round.
The Riverside had been quiet for some time, with numerous birds present but none singing, so its was a surprise to hear sudden loud outbursts of song from several song thrushes posing on branches. Some were chasing each other - usually it appeared to be the singer which attracted another to fly over and attempt to chase it away, following closely.
May the best singer win their chosen territory...
It seems that the best territory, with the most fruits and berries and river bank invertebrates, the most diverse food supply, is won by the bird with the most persistent and varied song. This will usually be an adult, with the juveniles having to move further away.
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