The Blackcap is a greyish warbler. It gets its common name from its black cap. The female’s cap is chestnut brown. Although primarily a summer visiting bird from Germany and north-east Europe. Blackcaps are increasingly spending the winter in the UK. It was unusual to see this woodland bird over water. He was catching small invertebrates from the Lilly flowers on a local pond.
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great shots Andy!
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That’s a very cute little bird Andy – it reminds me of our Black-capped Chickadee. I like the close-ups of its breakfast.
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Amazing captures!
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