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

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, …

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

Prunella modularis

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

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

Dunnock

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

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

Dun

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

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

Dunnock

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

Dunnock - Crime Lake - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Not a dull brown bird at all

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

Dunnock - Seaton - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Fluttering Dunnock

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

RSPB Ham Wall - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Somersettee

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

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

The secret sex life of the Dunnock

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