Little mover

The scientific name for the Pied Wagtail is Motacilla alba. Motacilla means ‘Little mover’ and alba means white.

Pied Wagtail - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

This one certainly has been a little mover and groover, but it’s currently having a rest from all that tail wagging.

Delightful, aren’t they?

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