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05-03-2007, 09:45 AM
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This forum has been very helpful in the past in identifying. Can you help with this bird?
The first picture shows a back view, in the second, the brid has turned its head. Photographed in rural South Devon. It is about the same size as a greenfinch
Thanks
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05-03-2007, 10:07 AM
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Hi Tessnell, the bird shown is a Dunnock, it used to be called the Hedge Sparrow as well, because it looks a bit like the House Sparrow. Regards, Nicola.
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05-03-2007, 10:19 AM
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Agreed, Dunnock
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05-03-2007, 11:35 AM
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Yep. Winter hedge Sparrow, Dunnock, Hedge Accentor  |
05-03-2007, 04:58 PM
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Just goes to show the importance of habitat in identifying birds. I am used to seeing Dunnocks lurking in the bushes, not sitting on top singing loudly!
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05-03-2007, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tessnell  Just goes to show the importance of habitat in identifying birds. I am used to seeing Dunnocks lurking in the bushes, not sitting on top singing loudly!
Tess | Hi Tess well caught. Dunnocks will often sit on the top of bushes at this time of year singing, it's one of the ways of attracting a mate in Spring.
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