I have noticed large groups of Fieldfares around in the last week. I
believe
these often move South in search of berries when the weather is
extremely
cold or snowy in Scandanavia and Northern Europe.
The last time I saw these and Redwings in large flocks was 1963.
Now I think it is a rural myth to say they are a harbinger of severe
weather
in the UK but ......... (also see Will's forecast, which is sensibly
uncertain about potential outcomes).

Dave, S.Essex.



Fieldfares are normally around in large groups in Winter, but they are
normally in the fields where most people don't see them.

When I lived in Devon around 1990 I remember one Sunday when there was a
gale force easterly with a maximum temperature of minus 4. Every garden in
Ivybridge was full of Fieldfares and Redwings eating berries.

Yes, as I said I don't think they are a predictor of cold weather here but I
have also noticed more in severe weather, for whatever reason.

Dave. Thanks for interesting responses.