A small brown and grey bird. Quiet and unobtrusive, it is often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving with a rather nervous, shuffling gait, often flicking its wings as it goes.
That is what the RSPB says of a Dunnock. Funnily enough the ones in my garden do this!
I've heard several reports of birds taking pungent foliage into their nests - I'm sure it's to try to keep insects away - maybe bird-brain isn't an insult after all
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I have been watching my starling families flying off with oregano sprigs all week and today they have been flying away with sage leaves. Their babies fledged at the weekend but maybe they are getting ready to start again.
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A small brown and grey bird. Quiet and unobtrusive, it is often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving with a rather nervous, shuffling gait, often flicking its wings as it goes.
That is what the RSPB says of a Dunnock. Funnily enough the ones in my garden do this!
I'll keep an eye out for the pink legs.
and I had to lol at the Swinger thing :P
Definitely Dunnocks
Spotted the pink legs
I can see them taking some of the suet treats into the hedge so I think they are safe from the Magpie Intruder
Our starlings are pulling pieces from the lavender and flying off with them. Do you think they like a nice smelling nest?
I've heard several reports of birds taking pungent foliage into their nests - I'm sure it's to try to keep insects away - maybe bird-brain isn't an insult after all
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dunnock chicks have started fledging already!
Saw the adult hide one underneath my Lavender and bring food to it.
I have been watching my starling families flying off with oregano sprigs all week and today they have been flying away with sage leaves. Their babies fledged at the weekend but maybe they are getting ready to start again.