Robin (Erithacus rubecula) in a Kelvindale, Glasgow garden. The familiar species is one of the thrush family, and can be quite aggressive at holding its territory, singing and defending it at any time of year.
26 October 2003
Dipper, Falls of Clyde
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South Lanarkshire
Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) at Falls of Clyde
07 September 2003
Corn Bunting singing on Hogweed, North Uist
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Western Isles - Balranald and western North Uist
As with many farmland birds, the Corn bunting (Emberiza calandra) has suffered declines since the intensification of agriculture. In the Outer Hebrides it is doing better as agriculture is less intensive and seeds are still left over for it to eat. The bird is distinguished by its thick bill as well as its song- which sounds like a set of jangling keys. Seen here singing on Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) in Balranald, North Uist.
07 August 2017
Wren singing
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Coll Southwest
Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) singing, Totronald, Coll. Especially given its small size, the Wren has one of the loudest songs of any British bird.
27 April 2014
Twite, Totronald, Coll
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Coll Southwest
Twite (Carduelis flavirostris) which come to feeders at the RSPB nature reserve at Totronald, Coll. Male Twite can be distinguished from the similar Linnet by the red rump, light coloured beak, and generally streaky appearance.
25 April 2014
Sardinian Warbler
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St Abb's
A male Sardinian Warbler (Sylvia melanocephala) at the Mire Loch, St Abb's. Although common in the Mediterranean, these appear only rarely in Scotland, blown in by south-easterly winds.
19 October 2013
Tree Sparrow perching
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Male Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perching, South Alloa
19 February 2013
Tree Sparrow perching
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Male Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perching, South Alloa
