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Finches and Buntings - The Reed Bunting

First seen on Wednesday 29th July 2020 at Holy Island

These birds superficially appear very similar to sparrows. However, the male has a striking black head with white moustache. The female like the sparrow, is quite different from the male, being much paler, but with lovely brown markings. This one in the second photo is a juvenile and has lovely rufous colourings. Reed Buntings can be found all over the island. They often perch on branches and twigs, singing away in plain view.