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Old Saturday 14th July 2012, 11:31   #1
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Identification help please.

Hi, just wondered if anyone could confirm that this young fledgling is a Dunnock (or Hedge Sparrow). It's about 8-9 cms long and was photographed in Dawlish,South Devon, U.K. Thanks.


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Old Saturday 14th July 2012, 12:00   #2
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I would have said it was a young Robin!
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Old Saturday 14th July 2012, 12:04   #3
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Thanks , you might be right on reflection.
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Old Saturday 14th July 2012, 15:15   #4
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Deffo a young robin.

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Old Saturday 14th July 2012, 16:01   #5
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Yep Juvenile Robin
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Yes, juv. Robin.

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Thanks All , appreciate your help.
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Old Sunday 15th July 2012, 18:38   #8
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Yes, a juvenile Robin. Even at such a tender age they take on that typical shape of a Robin.
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