Dunnocks

Keeping close to cover

Dunnocks are the very definition of skulking. They often keep low and rarely go far from cover. This time of year, though, …

I recommend looking. Seeing the ordinary and realising it’s extraordinary is a habit which can bring you much joy. This Dunnock is …

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

If you check out the details of the Dunnock you’ll see it described as “A small brown and grey bird”. That’s because …

A Dunnock babbling is a beautiful sound.

I’ve been to Challacombe Farm before: It’s teeming with animals for food and fun: I popped back to see what was around …

Dunnocks are a personal favourite of mine. They’re surprising in many ways. This one has chicks deep in the undergrowth. They’re in …

There’s a Dunnock in the undergrowth. It looks so beautiful in this light. It’s too busy searching for food amongst the russet …

An early morning for me at Crime Lake near Manchester and there’s bright light on this Dunnock: I could never be a …

There’s a Dunnock in the gloom at Seaton Wetlands. Once you look carefully you’ll never view them as just a brown bird. …

We’ve had a trip to Somerset. We left sunny Devon on the only sunny day forecast this week and arrived to thick …

Dunnocks are often unfairly overlooked. They are stunningly beautiful in close-up. You just need to get close: Here in Italy the beautiful …