Wednesday, 29 May 2019

Dunnock

The dogs discovered what looks to be an abandoned Dunnock's nest in a clump of bracken on the edge of our little meadow. Sadly it contained three eggs, a beautiful blue colour.  It was nice to see that the bird had used moulted hair from the horses to line it's tiny hidden nest.



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