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Thursday, 10 October 2013

An Early Morning Dunnock

At the start of an early morning walk I was greeted by this splendid Dunnock perched in the sunshine high in a Dog Rose bush.








As a contrast this male Bullfinch was hiding nearby as it is certainly not looking at its best just yet.




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28 comments:

  1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"10 October 2013 at 08:35

    Dandies always take longer to get ready than the common man!

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  2. Carole M.10 October 2013 at 09:32

    superb photos of the Dunnock and lastly the Bullfinch Roy. That Dunnock was having a great song too by the looks of it. Love your new header!

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    1. Roy Norris10 October 2013 at 18:59

      Thanks Carole, it does have a beautiful song in the spring especially.

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  3. Anonymous10 October 2013 at 09:48

    heerlijk om zo door de vogels met gezang ontvangen te worden.

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  4. The Herald10 October 2013 at 11:27

    Lovely images Roy, the Dunnock seemed to be making the most of the sunshine as he sat for his portrait. Often overlooked as just another LBJ, but when looked at closely the subtle colours and markings are wonderful.

    I'm sure that that Bullfinch will soon be at his best and the shyness will have disappeared...[;o)

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    1. Roy Norris10 October 2013 at 19:01

      Thanks Trevor, yes I think its a really colourful bird in a way.

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  5. Wendy10 October 2013 at 12:02

    Lovely photos as always. It is easy to overlook the Dunnock but they are sweet little birds. I haven't seen a Bullfinch for a while, I always love those colours on the male even when the birds aren't looking their best!

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  6. holdingmoments10 October 2013 at 13:13

    Great little singers for such a plain bird. Love the last shot of the Dunnock.

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  7. Anonymous10 October 2013 at 14:12

    Wonderful Roy, simply wonderful :-)

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  8. Marianne De Vogelkijker10 October 2013 at 22:09

    Hi Roy,

    What a nice and colourful pictures. The dunnock is still singing, or so it seems. To catch a Bullfinch (whinch is in Dutch called Goldfinch) isn't very easy, so my compliments. Your banner is wonderful!

    Regards,
    Marianne

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    1. Roy Norris10 October 2013 at 22:25

      Thanks Marianne, he did chirp a little, but not his full repertoire unfortunately.

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  9. Kathie Brown11 October 2013 at 00:03

    That Dunnock has a subtle beauty and reminds me of our canyon towhee!

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    1. Roy Norris11 October 2013 at 00:31

      Thanks Kathie, it has a beautiful song to go with it as well.

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  10. Anonymous11 October 2013 at 13:18

    He is one handsome fellow, or maybe a beautiful Sheila.

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  11. Anonymous11 October 2013 at 20:05

    Roy, when I read Dunnocks' Czech name in a dictionary, I realized I've never heard of it... but it's a nice bird. The dog rose bush in the background looks perfect.

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    1. Roy Norris12 October 2013 at 20:09

      Thanks Petra. I am not sure how far its range covers in Europe.

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  12. Midmarsh John12 October 2013 at 08:19

    Great series of shots Roy. Looks as though the Dunnock was entertaining you with its song as well.

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    1. Roy Norris12 October 2013 at 20:09

      Thanks John, it was just the odd chirp really.

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  13. Mary13 October 2013 at 00:56

    These are wonderful photos of a very pretty little bird. It is great to just see really good photos of birds in their habitat. I don't seem to be getting many photos lately, so I enjoy seeing yours.

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  14. Helma13 October 2013 at 09:41

    Beautiful and colorful series Roy.
    Also compliment your beautiful header.
    Greetings, Helma

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  15. grammie g14 October 2013 at 15:47

    Hey Roy.... I love these photo's and finally I hope will be able to leave this comment !!
    I always love birds and berries, an here the rose hips together!! Not a colorful fella, but,looks personable!! : ))

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  16. Linda Yarrow15 October 2013 at 19:09

    Some lovely pictures of your Dunnock. I have lost my Dunnocks since my new neighbours ripped up their hedge.

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    1. Roy Norris15 October 2013 at 21:39

      Thanks Lyn, that is some neighbour you have got.{:))

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  17. Laura Delegal - Leroy Photography20 October 2013 at 03:55

    Love the colors.

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