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Post by capney on Aug 27, 2011 13:56:36 GMT
One of our friendly Yorkshire Dunnocks..  |
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Post by kedigato on Aug 28, 2011 12:38:57 GMT
Brilliant shot, Robert!  Are dunnocks related to sparrows? |
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Post by capney on Aug 28, 2011 13:06:20 GMT
At first glance the Dunnock, also known as Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Accentor, looks like a dull sleek sparrow. On closer inspection it is quite attractive with its blue-grey head and breast, light and dark brown streaky back, brown streaked flanks and pink legs. The black bill is finer than that of a sparrow, because it feeds mainly on insects and not seed. Thanks to www.garden-birds.co.uk/birds/dunnock.htm |
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Post by nazimundo on Aug 28, 2011 18:47:57 GMT
He's a little beauty Robert, good shot too |
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Post by arney on Aug 30, 2011 7:54:07 GMT
What a dear little fellow, do you get many dunnocks? Sparrows have always been my favourite bird and I think it very sad they are in decline, so hate sparrow-hawks with a vengeance= sorry.
Thanks for such a lovely clear photo Robert.
Arney
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