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Dunnock or Hedge sparrow Fortunate enough to have a few of these in my garden. Dunnock,Geotagged,Isle of Wight,Prunella modularis,United Kingdom,birds Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Dunnock or Hedge sparrow

Fortunate enough to have a few of these in my garden.

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  1. They are a joy, have one or two in our garden as well, always hopping around at ground level. Posted 5 years ago
  2. Bringing back memories to me after over 50 years . Thank you Clare Posted 5 years ago
    1. Oh, how lovely. You are welcome! Posted 5 years ago

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The dunnock is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asian Russia. Dunnocks have also been successfully introduced into New Zealand. It is by far the most widespread member of the accentor family, which otherwise consists of mountain species. Other common names of the dunnock include the hedge accentor, hedge sparrow, or hedge warbler.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Mar 14, 2020. Captured in 53 Perowne Way, Sandown PO36 9BX, UK.