Bird I.D. Please

[Jackaroo]

Can anyone I.D this bird for me? I thought it was a Reed Bunting but not sure.

Thanks.

Aha, is it a Dunnock??

[stigofthedump]

Hi Jackaroo. It looks like a Dunnock to me.......better wait till someone more experienced pops along though

Vince


Eureka moment saved my blushes J.

[Jackaroo]

Thanks anyway Stig. It just came to me and having checked it in my guide I think it's def a Dunnock.

Cheers, Jackaroo.

I can sleep now lol

[aeshna5]

It is a Dunnock. Apart from many other things a Reed Bunting has a more conical bill for seed eating, whereas your Dunnock has the fine bill of an insectivore. It certaintly a beginner's confusion bird as it is a rather subtle looking bird, but with a colourful private live!

[Jackaroo]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

It is a Dunnock. Apart from many other things a Reed Bunting has a more conical bill for seed eating, whereas your Dunnock has the fine bill of an insectivore. It certaintly a beginner's confusion bird as it is a rather subtle looking bird, but with a colourful private live!

OOOH, Sounds scandalous! Do tell. lol. But bear in mind that I am a beginner,almost a virgin really.

Cheers, Jackaroo.

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by Jackaroo

OOOH, Sounds scandalous! Do tell. lol. But bear in mind that I am a beginner,almost a virgin really.

Cheers, Jackaroo.

Best not ask then..
But the male does like "putting it about a bit"

[King Edward]

Not just the males.

[faz]

back on track it is a dunnock ( now you can carry on )

[Jackaroo]

Originally Posted by faz

back on track it is a dunnock ( now you can carry on )

Hmmmmmmm. Thanks for that Faz. On reading back over this thread, one was definitely wandering a wee bit. A timely word of moderation is always welcome.