Dunnock
Prunella modularis
Sometimes called the “hedge sparrow,” the Dunnock has a neat, greyish face and brown-streaked upperparts. Shy by nature, it often hops around under shrubs, quietly pecking at the ground for food. Dunnocks do nest on Lihou, tucking their neat cup-shaped nests among dense vegetation.
- Habitat: Gardens, hedgerows, and scrubby areas.
- When to See: Year-round, with increased activity during the breeding season in spring.
- Length: 13–14 cm