dunnocks garden birds

Is A Dunnock The Same As A Sparrow?

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Dunnocks are not sparrows , they’re actually the only UK member of a bird family called the accentors. Their thin beaks are ideally suited for eating invertebrates, and they spend most of their time hopping around on the ground in search of spiders and insects. Are there different types of sparrows in the UK? The … Read more

Where Do Dunnocks Nest UK?

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You will typically find dunnocks in hedgerows, woodlands and even in your back garden During the breeding season, dunnocks will build their nests low to the ground in shrubs such as hawthorn or brambles. Do dunnocks use the same nest twice? So, yes, dunnocks do nest in the same place every year They may not … Read more