The quiet one

We have a family of these (Dunnock) with a nest nearby, and they are regular visitors. I spent some while today trying to get a shot of one of the adults feeding the fledgling, but alas no joy there. I did quite like this shot though.

As I have mentioned previously, these are often mistaken for sparrows, but they are quite distinctive when actually seen.

[Ann Williams]

It is a very pretty little bird. Keep watching.

[Jacqueline]

Wonderful capture!

[FBailey]

Very sharp shot - are they sparrow sized?

[Peter H]

@fbailey Yes, I would say slimmer but same length. They have a wren-like aspect to them when they move about.

[Shanne]

great details - didn't they used to be called tree sparrows @fbailey

[Babs]

He/she looks so sweet. Well captured.

[Rob Z]

It's a lovely clear close-up - and he is a delightful little fellow. :)

[Peter H]

@shannejw @fbailey I've looked it up. Dunnocks are related to wrens, dippers, waxwings; sparrows of all kinds are in the same order but different family, related to African weavers.

[Shanne]

Sorry, was trying to catch up late at night, the dunnock is also known as the hedge sparrow - it's a misnomer because it suggests a relationship that isn't there, but it is a common name https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/birds/larks-sparrows-wagtails-and-dunnock/dunnock

[Peter H]

@shannejw Thank you, Shanne, that's something I hadn't known.

[John Brown]

Same as you we have apair in our garden but yet to get a shot of them.

[Fisher Family]

A lovely clear detailed shot - fav!

Ian

[Nina Ganci]

I love his stance. Excellent details

[haskar]

Lovely little bird. Great shot and focus.