High wire walker – with a twist – David at the HALL of EINAR

A Dunnock at RSPB Otmoor doing a display for a partner.

A beautiful fluttering fan dance.

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Dunnock This Dunnock was singing beautifully on top of the bursting Hawthorn this morning. What a joy to be up early… read more

Keeping close to cover Dunnocks are the very definition of skulking. They often keep low and rarely go far from cover. This time of… read more

Prunella modularis I recommend looking. Seeing the ordinary and realising it's extraordinary is a habit which can bring you much joy. This… read more

Dunnock Warm winter light on orange fallen leaves. Beautiful, isn't it? It's even better when a Dunnock is fossicking in them.… read more

Dun If you check out the details of the Dunnock you'll see it described as "A small brown and grey bird".… read more

Dunnock babble A Dunnock babbling is a beautiful sound. read more

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Dunnock Dunnocks are a personal favourite of mine. They're surprising in many ways. read more

The mellow babble of the Hedge Chanter There's a Dunnock in the undergrowth. It looks so beautiful in this light. It's too busy searching for food amongst… read more

Mrs Christine Noble
on Blonde Bombshell
I live in Yeovil South Somerset and I saw one of these blonde bees for the first time in my garden . It is only a small garden but for the last few years I...
Colin
on 260,000 territories
The Wren has an interesting name, here in Germany: "Zaunkönig" (Fence-King)!
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on 260,000 territories
Thanks so much Colin - much appreciated. Yes, many small birds are very loud - although I think the Wren should hold the record for decibels per gramme.
Colin
on 260,000 territories
Great pictures- thanks! Never heard of Sedge Warblers... A lot of Willow Warblers around here. Never ceases to amaze me how such a small bird can produce so many decibels!
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Marsh Harrier overhead
Yes, they're stunners, Elisabeth. I hope you will see one in the future
Elisabeth Sidler
on Marsh Harrier overhead
What a beautiful bird! It does not breed here in Switzerland, but it does pass through. I have never seen one - I didn't even know it existed.
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Song Thrush
Thanks Colin - yes, they're very attractive birds. I love the cascade of upside-down hearts on their chests, too.
David @ the HALL of EINAR
on Tinkling Goldfinch
Thanks so much Elisabeth - much appreciated!
Elisabeth Sidler
on Tinkling Goldfinch
The pictures do the birds credit!