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Pied Wagtail, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
A perched Pied Wagtail (Motacilla alba), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Pied Wagtails are often found in coastal, and urban habitats.
25 March 2023
Female Reed Bunting, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Female Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Female Reed Buntings do not have the characteristic black head and white collar that the males do during the breeding season. During winter the males lose this distinct plumage and will also have a streaked head.
25 March 2023
Tree Sparrow Nest Box, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perched on its nest box, taken by Rebecca Dickson.
25 March 2023
Scratching Tree Sparrow, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This individual was seen preening and scratching itself on top of its nest box.
25 March 2023
Greenfinch, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Male Greenfinch (Chloris chloris), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This species is categorised as Red Listed under the UK Birds of Conservation Concern due to their sharp population decline; -69% decrease (1967–2020) (figures obtained from the British Trust for Ornithology).
25 March 2023
House Sparrow on Branch, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), taken by Rebecca Dickson at Caerlaverock WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) reserve.
25 March 2023
Male Shoveler, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Shoveler (Anas clypeata), taken by Rebecca Dickson. The oldest record obtained from the British Trust for Ornithology was of a ringed individual that was 22 years old.
25 March 2023
House Sparrow Nest Box, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This image was taken at Caerlaverock, a WWT (Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust) reserve where there are many nest boxes that have been installed for passerines.
25 March 2023
Foraging House Sparrow, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Male House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), taken by Rebecca Dickson. This individual was seen foraging for seeds.
25 March 2023
Jackdaw, Caerlaverock
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Solway and Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire
Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), taken by Rebecca Dickson at Caerlaverock WWT reserve. Jackdaws are the smallest member of the corvid family found in the UK. Although Jackdaws are resident in the UK, there is some crossover with northern European populations which have been confirmed with bird ringing recoveries.
