Robins have a rich cultural history that spans the globe – although the different species with ‘robin’ in their name often have little to do with each other, even representing different families. But one thing some of them do have in common is intelligence, as well as their ability to recognise humans. They are thought…
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Countryside
Fieldfare – A Migratory Bird
Habitat The fieldfare a migratory bird, is typically a winter visitor from Scandinavia. They are seen on farmland with large hedges, scrub and woodland laden with berries. In late winter they will feed on grassland and field margins. Mixed farming systems are most suited to the fieldfare as they provide the range of habitats which…
‘Sedge Warbler (UK)’
What do sedge warblers look like? Sedge warblers have an olive-brown mantle and scapulars with dark brown streaks, and a cinnamon rump. On the upperwing the flight feathers are brown with pale buff edges, and the wing coverts are black with paler edges. The rounded tail is dark brown. The belly is white, the flanks…
Eurasian Jay (UK)
Although the Eurasian Jay is the most colourful member of the crow family, jays are actually quite difficult to see. They are shy woodland birds, rarely moving far from cover. The screaming call usually lets you know a jay is nearby and it is usually given when a bird is on the move, so watch for…