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Pied Wagtail

Motacilla alba

Description:

Larger than a Sparrow@18cm Known for its comical jerky walk.There are between 300k and 350k breeding pairs in the Uk. Breeds in open country such as moorland edge and farmland often near water. Feeds on midges, flies insects and caterpillars. Stable population in Uk

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6 Comments

Micolo
Micolo 10 years ago

Thank you Outsidegirl
Glad you like the cheeky chap

outsidegirl0
outsidegirl0 10 years ago

nice!

Micolo
Micolo 10 years ago

Thank you Ursula

Ursula Fricke
Ursula Fricke 10 years ago

Lovely capture.

Micolo
Micolo 10 years ago

Thank-you Mark,
I thought B/W seemed more appropriate for this picture

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 10 years ago

Perky looking little guy. Seems to have something to say as well. Good shot.

Micolo
Spotted by
Micolo

England, United Kingdom

Spotted on May 23, 2013
Submitted on May 23, 2013

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