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.
ReplyDeleteHari Om
ReplyDeleteI have a soft spot for the Dunnock, sweet wee singers that they are! Fabulous shots. YAM xx
Cute little birdie...A bit round for a Sparrow (ours anyway).great pics!!!
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beauty.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the Dunnock Stewart. This is a very promiscuous bird. Thanks for hosting and commenting. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI was in England for a week earlier this month. I couldn’t even find one.
ReplyDeleteThat is a sweet bird, Stewart
ReplyDeleteI couldn't tell the difference between a dunnock and house sparrow even if they were both in front of me.
ReplyDeleteSzczęściarz! Nigdy nie widziałam pokrzywnicy, choć bywają w różnych cześciach Polski. Gratuluję spotkania i udanych zdjęć.
ReplyDelete