The Dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. The nearest Dunnocks to home for me are in New Zealand where they have been successfully introduced.
This bird was singing its heart out at the Cley Marshes reserve in Norfolk.
As a kid I would have called this species a Hedge Sparrow - and to show my age a well known online encyclopaedia calls this name 'largely archaic'. Oh well.
Dunnocks typically measure 13–14.5 cm (5.1–5.7 in) in length, with male and female birds being similar in appearance.
As ever, to join in with WBW click on the link below. Cheers SM
Stewart, what beautiful and captivating photos you took of this delightful 😊 little ❤️ bird.
ReplyDelete