Dunnock (3). March 2023
Beautiful Dunnocks (Prunella Modularis) visiting my garden. Feeding, preening, singing. A real joy to observe them and grab a few shots :)
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Although some people still refer to the Dunnock as ‘Hedge Sparrow’, the Dunnock is no Sparrow. Instead, it belongs to a family called the Accentors. Originating in the Himalayas, these are cover-loving insectivorous birds with sharp, pointed bills.
Dunnocks are known for their interesting sex lives, with both males and females mating with more than one partner.
The species is on the UK Red List. Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
Source: The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
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Dunnock (3). March 2023
Beautiful Dunnocks (Prunella Modularis) visiting my garden. Feeding, preening, singing. A real joy to observe them and grab a few shots :)
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Although some people still refer to the Dunnock as ‘Hedge Sparrow’, the Dunnock is no Sparrow. Instead, it belongs to a family called the Accentors. Originating in the Himalayas, these are cover-loving insectivorous birds with sharp, pointed bills.
Dunnocks are known for their interesting sex lives, with both males and females mating with more than one partner.
The species is on the UK Red List. Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2021). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
Source: The British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)
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No Group Awards/Banners, thanks