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Monday, 15 April 2024

Blackcap in the Bushes



Female Blackcap

     It is that time again now when we get to hear the lovely song of the Blackcap.
That said, it can be quite frustrating to hear the male singing away in the middle of a Blackthorn tree which is adorned with flowers, but unable to locate it.


Although predominantly a Summer migrant to UK many Blackcaps overwinter in the Southern part of the Country.  One study showed that a one Blackcap spent the Winter in Southern England and Summer in France.

Male Blackcap

I was fortunate to observe and photograph this male and female in the same tree on the edge of the Lodmoor Reserve, Weymouth.













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    1. Kiitos paljon Anne ystävällisistä sanoistasi.

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  2. The blooming blackthorn tree is delightful setting in which to photograph those blackcaps. The female certainly put on a good show for you.

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    1. Thanks Wilma. It is beginning to look more like Spring now Wilma

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  3. Great photos again roy ! Always a delight to see a blackcap male or female.

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  4. The images look particularly great against the blossom background!

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    1. Thanks Mandy. I was pleased they came along to that tree.

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