{"product_id":"eurasian-blackbird-magnet","title":"Merel magneet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the European Blackbird (\u003cem\u003eTurdus merula\u003c\/em\u003e), the undisputed master musician of the European garden. With its rich, whispering fluting song — one of the most complex and melodious songs of all European birds — the male marks the beginning of every spring, filling the garden with music from dawn till dusk. The glossy black male with his striking orange beak and yellow eye-ring is one of Europe's most iconic and beloved garden birds, present all year round as a loyal inhabitant of hedges, gardens, and parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography capturing the characteristic glossy coat and expressive gaze of this beloved garden singer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to habitat loss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardens, parks, forests, and forest edges throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loss of hedges and shrubs, pesticide use, cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed disperser, pest controller, and soil aerator via leaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Males learn their songs from other blackbirds — each individual has a unique repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA blackbird can sing more than 100 different songs — each male has a unique repertoire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey learn new songs from neighbours — blackbird song spreads like a musical wave through the population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackbirds are among the first birds to start singing in the morning — sometimes even before sunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales are brown with mottled breasts — perfect camouflage during brooding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackbirds can live up to 5 years in the wild and are territorial year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey forage by turning over leaf litter with their beak — a technique that aerates the soil and exposes insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to attract blackbirds to your garden?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant berry bushes like holly, ivy, rowan, and elder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave leaf litter for foraging invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide dense hedges and shrubs for nesting opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer water for drinking and bathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid pesticides — blackbirds need insects and worms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding guide for your garden\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe collaborate with organisations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – directly contributing to the conservation of the blackbird and its habitat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the master musician of the European garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034825142621,"sku":"78x53-Eurasian-Blackbird","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/Eurasian_Blackbird_magnet.png?v=1774897597","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/eurasian-blackbird-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}