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P._NP1 2_MC -_- Introduction_NN1

P._NP1 3-6_MCMC birdwatching_NN1

P._NP1 7-8_MCMC Parts_NN2 of_IO a_AT1 bird_NN1

P._NP1 9_MC -_- survey_NN1

P._NP1 10_MC -_- unusual_JJ visitors_NN2

P._NP1 11-12_MCMC sunbathing_NN1 birds_NN2

P._NP1 13-71_MCMC facts_NN2 about_II birds_NN2

P._NP1 72-75_MCMC identifying_JJ young_JJ birds_NN2

P._NP1 76-79_MCMC bird_NN1 food_NN1 and_CC tables_NN2

P._NP1 80_MC -_- planting_VVG gardens_NN2 for_IF birds_NN2

P._NP1 81_MC -_- House_NN1 martins_NN2

P._NP1 82-83_MCMC nest_NN1 boxes_NN2

P._NP1 84_MC -_- RSPB_NP1 nature_NN1 reserve_NN1

P._NP1 85-116_MCMC Birds_NN2 in_II your_APPGE garden_NN1

P._NP1 117_MC -_- bird_NN1 search_NN1

P._NP1 118-130_MCMC YOC_NN1

P._NP1 131_MC bibliography_NN1

Introduction_NN1

Birds_NN2 have_VH0 been_VBN around_RP for_IF about_II a_AT1 150,000,000_MC years_NNT2 starting_VVG with_IW Archaeopteryx_NP1 which_DDQ was_VBDZ a_AT1 dinosaur_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 was_VBDZ about_II the_AT size_NN1 of_IO a_AT1 magpie_NN1 with_IW feathers_NN2 and_CC 4_MC toes_NN2 just_RR like_II modern_JJ birds_NN2 but_CCB its_APPGE bones_NN2 and_CC brain_NN1 were_VBDR more_RRR like_II a_AT1 <reg> reptiles_NN2 </reg> ,_, so_CS it_PPH1 is_VBZ though_RR that_CST this_DD1 was_VBDZ the_AT link_NN1 <reg> between_II </reg> birds_NN2 and_CC reptiles_NN2 ._. <note desc="uncertain"> Ichthyornis_NN1 </note> was_VBDZ the_AT first_MD true_JJ flying_JJ bird_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 was_VBDZ rather_RR like_II the_AT modern_JJ terns_NN2 and_CC lived_VVD about_RG 80,000,000_MC years_NNT2 ago_RA ._. Hesperonis_NP1 lived_VVD about_II the_AT same_DA time_NNT1 as_CSA <note desc="uncertain"> Ichthyornis_NP1 </note> ,_, this_DD1 was_VBDZ a_AT1 <reg> flightless_JJ </reg> bird_NN1 about_RG 2_MC <reg> metres_NNU2 </reg> from_II its_APPGE bill_NN1 to_II the_AT end_NN1 of_IO its_APPGE tail_NN1 ,_, which_DDQ <unclear>_FO or_CC walked_VVD with_IW difficulty_NN1 ._. Modern_JJ birds_NN2 vary_VV0 <reg> a_AT1 lot_NN1 </reg> ,_, some_DD are_VBR small_RR some_DD are_VBR big_JJ ,_, some_DD eat_VV0 meat_NN1 some_DD eat_VV0 fish_NN and_CC others_NN2 eat_VV0 <reg> insects_NN2 </reg> ,_, seed_NN1 ,_, berries_NN2 <reg> etc_RA ._. </reg> You_PPY can_VM identify_VVI birds_NN2 by_II <reg> watching_VVG </reg> them_PPHO2 ._. To_TO see_VVI what_DDQ shape_NN1 they_PPHS2 are_VBR ,_, are_VBR they_PPHS2 tall_JJ and_CC thin_JJ like_II the_AT heron_NN or_CC round_RP like_II a_AT1 partridge_NN ._. What_DDQ shape_NN1 is_VBZ the_AT tail_NN1 and_CC wings_NN2 ,_, are_VBR the_AT legs_NN2 thick_JJ or_CC thin_JJ ,_, <reg> straight_JJ </reg> or_CC curled_VVD ,_, long_JJ or_CC short_JJ ._. Colour_NN1 and_CC marking_VVG such_II21 <reg> as_II22 </reg> wing_NN1 bars_NN2 or_CC patches_NN2 help_VV0 to_TO make_VVI it_PPH1 <reg> easy_JJ </reg> for_IF you_PPY to_TO tell_VVI birds_NN2 from_II each_PPX221 other_PPX222 ._. The_AT way_NN1 it_PPH1 <reg> flies_VVZ </reg> what_DDQ it_PPH1 eats_VVZ and_CC where_CS it_PPH1 lives_VVZ and_CC how_RRQ it_PPH1 calls_VVZ are_VBR other_JJ ways_NN2 to_TO tell_VVI them_PPHO2 from_II one_PPX121 <reg> another_PPX122 </reg> ._. In_II this_DD1 project_NN1 I_PPIS1 am_VBM looking_VVG at_II garden_NN1 birds_NN2 ._.

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Key_JJ parts_NN2 of_IO a_AT1 bird_NN1

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Nape_NN1

crown_NN1

forehead_NN1

eye_NN1 stripe_NN1

shoulder_NN1

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upper_JJ back_NN1 or_CC mantle_NN1

primary_JJ feathers_NN2

secondary_JJ feathers_NN2

outer_JJ tail_NN1 feathers_NN2

central_JJ tail_NN1 feathers_NN2

upper_JJ tail_NN1 feathers_NN2

rump_NN1

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cheeks_NN2

eyering_VVG

<UNCLEAR>_FO

Upper_JJ Mandible_NN1

Lower_JJR Mandible_NN1

Chin_NN1

<reg> Throat_NN1 </reg>

Breast_NN1

Flank_NN1

Tarsus_NP1

First_MD or_CC Hind_JJ Toe_NN1

Folded_JJ Primary_JJ Feathers_NN2

Folded_JJ Secondary_JJ Feathers_NN2

Neck_NN1

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Survey_NN1

The_AT <reg> survey_NN1 </reg> above_RL was_VBDZ done_VDN in_II my_APPGE back_NN1 garden_NN1 in_II the_AT morning_NNT1 ,_, after_II putting_VVG food_NN1 out_RP on_II the_AT bird_NN1 table_NN1 and_CC on_II the_AT floor_NN1 by_II the_AT bird_NN1 table_NN1 ._. I_PPIS1 <reg> watched_VVD </reg> for_IF 45_MC minutes_NNT2 each_DD1 time_NNT1 recording_VVG the_AT number_NN1 of_IO each_DD1 type_NN1 in_II the_AT period_NN1 I_PPIS1 watched_VVD so_RR the_AT same_DA bird_NN1 may_VM be_VBI counted_VVN more_RR21 than_RR22 once_RR ._. The_AT chart_NN1 shows_VVZ starlings_NN2 and_CC house_NN1 sparrows_NN2 were_VBDR the_AT most_RGT frequent_JJ visitors_NN2 as_CSA 178_MC out_II21 of_II22 247_MC were_VBDR these_DD2 ._. A_AT1 green_JJ wood_NN1 pecker_NN1 was_VBDZ the_AT most_RGT <reg> unusual_JJ </reg> visitor_NN1 during_II the_AT <reg> survey_NN1 </reg> ,_, but_CCB I_PPIS1 have_VH0 had_VHN <sic> Heron_NN gulls_NN2 </sic> ,_, pheasant_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 sparrow_NN1 hawk_NN1 in_II the_AT garden_NN1 last_MD winter_NNT1 ._.

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Unusual_JJ garden_NN1 visitors_NN2 !_!

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These_DD2 2_MC herring_NN gulls_NN2 visited_VVD the_AT bird_NN1 table_NN1 in_II my_APPGE garden_NN1 during_II August_NPM1 ._. They_PPHS2 were_VBDR attracted_VVN to_II some_DD fat_NN1 that_CST we_PPIS2 had_VHD put_VVN out_RP ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Goldfinch_VV0

Description_NN1

The_AT Goldfinch_NN1 is_VBZ 4_MC in_II (_( 12_MC cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. Our_APPGE most_RGT colourful_JJ finch_NN1 ,_, immediately_RR recognisable_JJ by_II its_APPGE red_NN1 ,_, white_JJ and_CC black_JJ head_NN1 ,_, boldly_RR marked_JJ black_JJ and_CC yellow_JJ wings_NN2 ,_, black_JJ and_CC white_JJ tail_NN1 and_CC white_JJ rump_NN1 ._. The_AT sexes_NN2 are_VBR <reg> alike_RR </reg> while_CS the_AT juvenile_JJ <sic> lack_NN1 </sic> the_AT bright_JJ facial_JJ pattern_NN1 it_PPH1 has_VHZ the_AT same_DA yellow_JJ markings_NN2 on_II the_AT wings_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 eats_VVZ Seeds_NN2 from_II thistles_NN2 particularly_RR ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> voice_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 twitter_NN1 ._. The_AT song_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 clear_JJ ,_, sweet_JJ ,_, liquid_JJ twitter_NN1 ,_, heard_VVD March_NP1 to_II July_NPM1 ._.

Habitat_NN1

In_II breeding_NN1 season_NNT1 ;_; gardens_NN2 ,_, <reg> orchards_NN2 </reg> and_CC open_JJ <reg> cultivated_JJ </reg> land_NN1 ._. In_II autumn_NNT1 and_CC winter_NNT1 it_PPH1 is_VBZ found_VVN on_II waste_NN1 land_NN1 and_CC any_DD open_JJ <sic> area_NN1 </sic> where_RRQ weeds_NN2 occur_VV0 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ like_II a_AT1 <reg> chaffinchs_NN2 </reg> <sic> like_VV0 of_IO </sic> grass_NN1 ,_, moss_NN1 and_CC lichens_NN2 and_CC wool_NN1 lined_VVN with_IW <reg> vegetable_NN1 </reg> down_RP and_CC wool_NN1 ._. The_AT 5_MC to_II 6_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR bluish-white_JJ eggs_NN2 have_VH0 spots_NN2 and_CC streaks_NN2 of_IO dark_JJ <reg> chestnut_NN1 </reg> brown_NN1 ,_, laid_VVN April_NPM1 to_II May_NPM1 ._. 2_MC broods_NN2 <reg> sometimes_RT </reg> 3_MC ._.

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Jenny_NP1 Wren_NP1

Description_NN1

The_AT wren_NN1 is_VBZ 3in_NNU (_( 9.5cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> distinctive_JJ little_JJ round_JJ shape_NN1 with_IW cocked_JJ tail_NN1 identifies_VVZ it_PPH1 immediately_RR ,_, it_PPH1 swoops_VVZ down_RP to_II the_AT ground_NN1 for_IF insects_NN2 ._. Its_APPGE voice_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 <sic> chit-chit_NN1 </sic> when_CS alarmed_VVN ,_, <unclear>_FO notes_VVZ usually_RR ._. The_AT jenny_JJ wren_NN1 is_VBZ brown_JJ ._.

Habitat_NN1

Woodland_NN1 ,_, gardens_NN2 ,_, <reg> anywhere_RL </reg> with_IW cover_NN1 ,_, often_RR in_II reed_NN1 <reg> beds_NN2 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg>

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ completed_VVN made_VVN of_IO mostly_RR dead_JJ leaves_NN2 with_IW a_AT1 <reg> lining_NN1 </reg> of_IO moss_NN1 <note desc="no punctuation"> hair_NN1 and_CC <reg> feathers_NN2 </reg> ._. The_AT 5_MC to_II 6_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR white_JJ with_IW <reg> reddish_JJ </reg> brown_JJ freckles_NN2 usually_RR at_II the_AT big_JJ end_NN1 and_CC are_VBR laid_VVN in_II april_NN1 ._. Two_MC <reg> broods_NN2 </reg> ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Swallow_NP1

Description_NN1

The_AT swallow_NN1 is_VBZ 7in_NNU (_( 19cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT swallow_NN1 has_VHZ dark_JJ metallic-blue_JJ upper-parts_NN2 ,_, chestnut-red_JJ forehead_NN1 and_CC throat_NN1 ,_, and_CC creamy_JJ white_JJ under-_JJ <reg> parts_NN2 </reg> Should_VM <reg> preclude_VVI </reg> confusion_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ long_RR slender_JJ wings_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 <reg> forked_JJ </reg> black-grey_JJ tail_NN1 <note desc="no punctuation"> it_PPH1 also_RR has_VHZ short_JJ legs_NN2 ._. The_AT male_NN1 can_VM be_VBI distinguished_VVN by_II the_AT very_RG long_JJ streamer_NN1 which_DDQ is_VBZ longer_JJR than_CSN the_AT <reg> females_NN2 </reg> ._. the_AT young_JJ have_VH0 even_RR shorter_JJR ones_NN2 still_RR ._. The_AT swallow_NN1 voice_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 <sic> tswit-tswit-tswit_NN1 </sic> ._. The_AT swallow_NN1 swoops_VVZ down_RP close_RR to_II the_AT ground_NN1 for_IF insects_NN2 ._.

Habitat_NN1

Open_JJ <reg> country_NN1 </reg> ,_, particularly_RR <reg> cultivated_JJ </reg> land_NN1 with_IW farms_NN2 ,_, rivers_NN2 ,_, ponds_NN2 and_CC <reg> streams_NN2 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ like_II a_AT1 saucer_NN1 made_VVD <sic> a_AT1 </sic> mud_NN1 ,_, <reg> pellets_NN2 </reg> put_VV0 together_RL with_IW the_AT <sic> bird_NN1 </sic> saliva_NN1 ,_, with_IW some_DD grass_NN1 and_CC straw_NN1 lined_VVN with_IW hair_NN1 and_CC feathers_NN2 ._. The_AT 4_MC to_II 5_MC <note desc="word/s missing?"> are_VBR white_JJ and_CC pointed_VVD with_IW red_JJ spots_NN2 at_II the_AT large_JJ end_NN1 ._. <reg> Laid_VVN </reg> May_VM onwards_RR 2_MC broods_VVZ usually_RR ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Magpie_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT magpie_NN1 is_VBZ 18in_NNU (_( 46cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. Its_APPGE black_JJ and_CC white_JJ plumage_NN1 and_CC long_RR wedged_VVN shaped_JJ <reg> tail_NN1 </reg> is_VBZ <unclear>_FO <reg> immediately_RR </reg> even_RR <reg> from_II </reg> long_JJ <reg> distances_NN2 </reg> ._. But_CCB in_BCL21 order_BCL22 to_TO appreciate_VVI <reg> its_APPGE </reg> blue-green_JJ wing_NN1 and_CC <reg> purple_JJ </reg> gloss_NN1 tail_NN1 <note desc="word/s missing?"> has_VHZ to_TO be_VBI seen_VVN close_VV0 up_RP <note desc="no punctuation"> Young_JJ magpies_NN2 do_VD0 nt_XX have_VHI long_JJ tail_NN1 feathers_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 have_VH0 a_AT1 beak_NN1 to_II <note desc="word/s missing?"> meat_NN1 ,_, worms_NN2 ,_, insects_NN2 <reg> etc_RA ._. </reg> Their_APPGE call_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 harsh_JJ chattering_NN1 <sic> ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh_UH </sic> ._. It_NN1 hops_NN2 <reg> sideways_RL </reg> with_IW its_APPGE wings_NN2 open_VV0 and_CC <reg> does_VDZ </reg> <reg> various_JJ </reg> other_JJ things_NN2 ._.

Habitat_NN1

It_PPH1 lives_VVZ in_II towns_NN2 and_CC <reg> countryside_NN1 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ made_VVN from_II twigs_NN2 with_IW a_AT1 <reg> lining_NN1 </reg> of_IO earth_NN1 with_IW <UNCLEAR>_FO of_IO fine_JJ <reg> roots_NN2 </reg> over_II it_PPH1 with_IW grass_NN1 ._. A_AT1 canopy_NN1 of_IO twigs_NN2 give_VV0 <note desc="word/s missing?"> adorned_JJ <reg> effect_NN1 </reg> ._. The_AT 5_MC to_II 7_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR green_JJ or_CC yellowish_JJ strongly_RR marked_VVN with_IW brown_JJ and_CC grey_JJ laid_JJ april_NN1 1_MC1 brood_NN1 ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Carrion_NN1 crow_NN1

<reg> Description_NN1 </reg>

The_AT carrion_NN1 crow_NN1 is_VBZ 18in_NNU (_( <reg> approximately_RR </reg> 46cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ a_AT1 beak_NN1 to_TO eat_VVI meat_NN1 ,_, worms_NN2 ,_, insects_NN2 and_CC plants_NN2 and_CC scraps_NN2 ._. The_AT carrion_NN1 crow_NN1 <unclear>_FO with_IW a_AT1 <reg> metallic_JJ </reg> sheen_NN1 ._.

Habitat_NN1

All_DB <reg> sorts_NN2 </reg> of_IO <reg> country_NN1 </reg> ,_, from_II open_JJ <reg> moorland_NN1 </reg> to_II <reg> woody_JJ </reg> areas_NN2 ._. Also_RR found_VVN in_II towns_NN2 ,_, <reg> cities_NN2 </reg> and_CC the_AT coast_NN1 and_CC on_II derelict_JJ land_NN1 ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> noise_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 deep_JJ (_( <UNCLEAR>_FO )_) a_AT1 like_JJ a_AT1 car_NN1 horn_NN1 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ made_VVN of_IO earth_NN1 ,_, silk_NN1 ,_, moss_VV0 <reg> etc._RA </reg> lined_JJ with_IW hair_NN1 and_CC wool_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 <reg> lays_VVZ </reg> 4_MC to_II 6_MC eggs_NN2 <note desc="word/s missing?"> are_VBR light_JJ blue_NN1 covered_VVN with_IW spots_NN2 ._. Laid_JJ april_NN1 onwards_RR one_MC1 brood_NN1 ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Greenfinch_VV0

Description_NN1

The_AT greenfinch_NN1 is_VBZ 5in_NNU (_( 14.5cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT <sic> males_NN2 is_VBZ </sic> a_AT1 mixture_NN1 of_IO yellows_NN2 and_CC greens_NN2 with_IW dashes_NN2 of_IO grey_JJ ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> forked_JJ tail_NN1 has_VHZ a_AT1 dark_JJ tip_NN1 ._. The_AT female_NN1 is_VBZ duller_JJR and_CC is_VBZ slightly_RR browner_JJR version_NN1 of_IO the_AT male_NN1 and_CC could_VM be_VBI confused_VVN with_IW a_AT1 female_JJ house_NN1 <reg> sparrow_NN1 </reg> ._. The_AT juveniles_NN2 are_VBR browner_JJR and_CC <reg> streaked_VVD </reg> also_RR easily_RR being_VBG mistaken_VVN for_IF the_AT female_JJ house_NN1 <reg> sparrow_NN1 </reg> ._. They_PPHS2 forage_VV0 for_IF seeds_NN2 and_CC waste_VV0 grain_NN1 <unclear>_FO visit_VV0 gardens_NN2 ._.

Habitat_NN1

In_II <reg> breeding_NN1 </reg> season_NNT1 ,_, hedgerows_NN2 ,_, gardens_NN2 ,_, open_VV0 scrubby_JJ areas_NN2 and_CC parks_NN2 ._. In_II winter_NNT1 ,_, <reg> fields_NN2 </reg> stock_VV0 yards_NN2 ,_, waste_VV0 <reg> ground_NN1 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ made_VVN of_IO twigs_NN2 ,_, grass_NN1 and_CC moss_VV0 it_PPH1 is_VBZ lined_VVN with_IW roots_NN2 and_CC hair_NN1 ._. Its_APPGE usually_RR made_VVN in_II a_AT1 hedgerow_NN1 or_CC bush_NN1 ._. The_AT 4_MC to_II 6_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR off-white_JJ ,_, sparsely_RR streaked_VVN ,_, with_IW red-brown_JJ <reg> spots_NN2 </reg> ._. Laid_VVN April_NPM1 to_II May_NPM1 usually_RR 2_MC broods_VVZ maybe_RR 3_MC ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Chaffinch_VV0

Description_NN1

The_AT chaffinch_NN1 is_VBZ 6in_NNU (_( 15cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT male_NN1 has_VHZ a_AT1 reddish_JJ body_NN1 and_CC a_AT1 grey-blue_JJ head_NN1 ._. When_CS resting_VVG you_PPY can_VM see_VVI <reg> its_APPGE </reg> broad_JJ white_JJ shoulder_NN1 patch_NN1 with_IW a_AT1 white_JJ wing_NN1 bar_NN1 behind_II it_PPH1 ._. When_CS it_PPH1 <reg> flies_VVZ </reg> <note desc="word/s missing?"> <reg desc="uncertain"> appear_VV0 </reg> as_II a_AT1 double_JJ wing_NN1 bar_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ a_AT1 greenish_JJ rump_NN1 and_CC black_JJ tail_NN1 with_IW white_JJ outer_JJ feathers_NN2 ._. The_AT female_NN1 lacks_VVZ the_AT <reg> males_NN2 </reg> brighter_JJR colours_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ similar_JJ markings_NN2 and_CC looks_VVZ very_RG greenish_JJ on_II the_AT back_NN1 end_NN1 in_II flight_NN1 ._. The_AT juveniles_NN2 are_VBR like_II the_AT females_NN2 ,_, but_CCB are_VBR less_RGR green_JJ on_II the_AT rump_NN1 ._. They_PPHS2 often_RR form_VV0 large_JJ flocks_NN2 in_II the_AT winter_NNT1 with_IW other_JJ finches_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 eat_VV0 all_DB <reg> kinds_NN2 </reg> of_IO seeds_NN2 ,_, insects_NN2 ,_, spiders_NN2 and_CC small_JJ <reg> worms_NN2 </reg> ._. The_AT call_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 <note desc="tiny?"> tinny_JJ </note> sound_NN1 like_II a_AT1 wheezing_NN1 (_( <sic> chwink-chwink_NN1 </sic> )_) in_II a_AT1 <reg> twittering_JJ </reg> song_NN1 ._.

Habitat_NN1

In_II the_AT breeding_NN1 season_NNT1 they_PPHS2 live_VV0 in_II wood_NN1 land_NN1 ,_, hedgerows_NN2 or_CC other_JJ covered_JJ places_NN2 ._. The_AT rest_NN1 of_IO the_AT time_NNT1 they_PPHS2 live_VV0 on_II farm_NN1 land_NN1 where_CS they_PPHS2 can_VM easily_RR find_VVI grain_NN1 or_CC seeds_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 neat_JJ compact_JJ cup_NN1 <sic> shaped_VVD </sic> made_VVN of_IO moss_NN1 ,_, grass_NN1 ,_, <reg> wool_NN1 </reg> and_CC roots_NN2 and_CC uses_VVZ spider_NN1 webs_NN2 to_TO attach_VVI lichens_NN2 for_IF decoration_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ found_VVN in_II bushes_NN2 or_CC the_AT fork_NN1 of_IO small_JJ trees_NN2 such_II21 as_II22 hawthorn_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 lays_VVZ 4_MC or_CC 5_MC eggs_NN2 which_DDQ are_VBR blue_JJ or_CC light_JJ brown_JJ with_IW spots_NN2 and_CC streaks_NN2 of_IO dark_JJ brown_NN1 in_II april_NN1 or_CC May_NPM1 ._.

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<reg> FACTS_NN2 </reg>

Dunnock_VV0

Description_NN1

The_AT Dunnock_NN1 measures_VVZ 5in_NNU (_( 14cm_NNU )_) ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ often_RR called_VVN the_AT hedge_NN1 sparrow_NN1 ,_, although_CS it_PPH1 is_VBZ not_XX related_VVN to_II the_AT sparrow_NN1 at_II all_DB <reg> its_APPGE </reg> beak_NN1 is_VBZ adapted_VVN for_IF eating_VVG insects_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ a_AT1 blue-grey_JJ head_NN1 and_CC breast_NN1 ,_, a_AT1 chestnut-brown_JJ back_NN1 and_CC wings_NN2 with_IW dark_JJ streaks_NN2 ,_, orange_JJ legs_NN2 and_CC a_AT1 thin_JJ beak_NN1 ._. The_AT male_NN1 and_CC female_JJ birds_NN2 are_VBR <reg> alike_RR </reg> ._. Dunnock_VV0 are_VBR quite_RG shy_JJ birds_NN2 ,_, often_RR found_VVN creeping_VVG around_RP bushes_NN2 and_CC hedges_NN2 looking_VVG for_IF insects_NN2 ,_, spiders_NN2 and_CC worms_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 will_VM eat_VVI from_II bird_NN1 tables_NN2 when_RRQ other_JJ birds_NN2 are_VBR not_XX around_RP ._. It_PPH1 flicks_VVZ <reg> its_APPGE </reg> wings_NN2 and_CC is_VBZ also_RR known_VVN as_II the_AT shuffle_NN1 wing_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 makes_VVZ a_AT1 shrill_JJ piping_NN1 "_" <sic> tsee_NN1 </sic> "_" sound_NN1 during_II the_AT spring_NN1 and_CC summer_NNT1 months_NNT2 ._. It_PPH1 can_VM sound_VVI quite_RG musical_JJ ._.

Habitat_NN1

The_AT Dunnock_NN1 lives_VVZ in_II gardens_NN2 ,_, hedgerows_NN2 and_CC <unclear>_FO bushy_JJ areas_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2 ._.

Dunnocks_NN2 build_VV0 a_AT1 neat_JJ ,_, cup-shaped_JJ nest_NN1 of_IO moss_NN1 and_CC hair_NN1 on_II a_AT1 base_NN1 of_IO moss_NN1 ,_, twigs_NN2 ,_, <reg> roots_NN2 </reg> and_CC leaves_NN2 ._. The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ usually_RR well_RR hidden_VVN low_RR down_RP in_II a_AT1 hedge_NN1 or_CC bramble_NN1 ._. 4_MC to_II 5_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR <reg> laid_VVN </reg> from_II April_NPM1 to_II May_NPM1 The_AT eggs_NN2 are_VBR deep_JJ blue_JJ and_CC pointed_VVD ._. Two_MC or_CC three_MC <reg> broods_NN2 </reg> are_VBR laid_VVN each_DD1 year_NNT1 ._.

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Tree_NN1 sparrow_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT tree_NN1 sparrow_NN1 measures_NN2 5_MC in_II (_( 14cm_NNU )_) ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ very_RG similar_JJ to_II the_AT house_NN1 sparrow_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ a_AT1 rich_JJ <reg> chestnut_NN1 </reg> cap_NN1 on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> head_NN1 and_CC white_JJ cheeks_NN2 with_IW a_AT1 black_JJ spot_NN1 on_II them_PPHO2 ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ not_XX as_RG <reg> common_JJ </reg> as_CSA the_AT house_NN1 sparrow_NN1 ._. The_AT male_NN1 and_CC females_NN2 look_VV0 <reg> alike_RR </reg> ._. The_AT young_JJ birds_NN2 are_VBR very_RG similar_JJ to_II the_AT adults_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ a_AT1 shy_JJ bird_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 makes_VVZ a_AT1 "_" chip-chip_JJ "_" sound_NN1 ,_, higher-pitched_JJR than_CSN the_AT house_NN1 sparrows_NN2 ._. Also_RR it_PPH1 makes_VVZ a_AT1 rather_RG hoarse_JJ "_" tek-tek_JJ "_" sound_NN1 when_CS flying_VVG ._.

Habitat_NN1

It_PPH1 is_VBZ not_XX as_RG common_JJ in_II <reg> gardens_NN2 </reg> as_II the_AT house_NN1 sparrow_NN1 ,_, preferring_VVG hedgerows_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg>

The_AT tree_NN1 sparrow_NN1 builds_VVZ its_APPGE nest_NN1 of_IO straw_NN1 and_CC grass_NN1 similar_JJ to_II the_AT house_NN1 sparrows_NN2 ,_, but_CCB neater_JJR ._. The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ usually_RR found_VVN in_II a_AT1 hole_NN1 or_CC crevice_NN1 in_II a_AT1 building_NN1 or_CC tree_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 will_VM also_RR use_VVI nest_NN1 boxes_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 lays_VVZ 4_MC to_II 6_MC eggs_NN2 during_II April_NPM1 ._. The_AT eggs_NN2 are_VBR smaller_JJR ,_, darker_JJR and_CC <sic> browner_JJR </sic> than_CSN the_AT house_NN1 sparrows_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 lays_VVZ 2_MC or_CC 3_MC broods_NN2 per_II year_NNT1 ._.

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House_NN1 sparrow_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT house_NN1 sparrow_NN1 is_VBZ 5_MC in_II (_( 14.5cm_NNU )_) ._. The_AT male_NN1 has_VHZ a_AT1 grey_JJ head_NN1 ,_, black_JJ bib_NN1 ,_, brown_JJ back_NN1 streaked_VVN with_IW black_JJ and_CC a_AT1 white_JJ bar_NN1 on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> <reg> wings_NN2 </reg> ._. Females_NN2 and_CC young_JJ are_VBR a_AT1 paler_JJR mixture_NN1 of_IO browns_NN2 ,_, <reg> buffs_NN2 </reg> and_CC <reg> greys_NN2 </reg> ._. The_AT house_NN1 sparrow_NN1 makes_VVZ a_AT1 loud_JJ "_" cheep_NN1 "_" sound_NN1 as_II31 well_II32 as_II33 other_JJ twittering_NN1 and_CC chirping_VVG noises_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ a_AT1 sociable_JJ bird_NN1 ,_, <reg> often_RR </reg> living_VVG in_II large_JJ groups_NN2 ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> beak_NN1 is_VBZ adapted_VVN for_IF eating_VVG seeds_NN2 ._.

Habitat_NN1

It_PPH1 <reg> lives_VVZ </reg> near_II21 to_II22 humans_NN2 and_CC will_VM eat_VVI almost_RR anything_PN1 that_CST is_VBZ put_VVN out_RP onto_II the_AT bird_NN1 table_NN1 ._. They_PPHS2 like_VV0 grain_NN1 and_CC berries_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 also_RR like_VV0 to_TO eat_VVI fruit_NN tree_NN1 buds_NN2 and_CC the_AT <reg> tops_NN2 </reg> of_IO spring_NN1 plants_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC eggs_NN2

House_NN1 sparrows_NN2 like_VV0 to_TO make_VVI their_APPGE nests_NN2 in_II holes_NN2 or_CC cavities_NN2 of_IO buildings_NN2 or_CC trees_NN2 ._. The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ an_AT1 untidy_JJ domed_JJ structure_NN1 of_IO <reg> straw_NN1 </reg> and_CC grass_NN1 ,_, lined_VVN with_IW feathers_NN2 and_CC wool_NN1 ._. They_PPHS2 sometimes_RT build_VV0 their_APPGE <reg> nests_NN2 </reg> in_II bushes_NN2 or_CC ivy_NN1 and_CC also_RR will_VM use_VVI nest_NN1 boxes_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 lay_VVD 3_MC to_II 5_MC eggs_NN2 which_DDQ are_VBR off-white_JJ ,_, speckled_JJ and_CC blotched_VVN with_IW shades_NN2 of_IO grey_JJ <note desc=" word/s or punctuation missing?"> between_II May_NPM1 and_CC August_NPM1 ._. <sic> The_AT </sic> <reg> often_RR </reg> have_VH0 3_MC <reg> broods_NN2 </reg> per_II year_NNT1 ._.

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A_AT1 flock_NN1 of_IO house_NN1 sparrows_NN2 ._.

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Great_JJ tit_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 has_VHZ long_JJ <reg> claws_NN2 </reg> on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> feet_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ a_AT1 similar_JJ plumage_NN1 to_II the_AT blue_JJ tit_NN1 except_II the_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 is_VBZ greyer_JJR ._. Its_APPGE 5in_NNU (_( 14cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 is_VBZ easy_JJ to_TO identify_VVI with_IW glossy_JJ black_JJ head_NN1 &_CC neck_NN1 ,_, strikingly_RR white_JJ <reg> cheeks_NN2 </reg> ,_, yellowish_JJ upper_JJ <reg> parts_NN2 </reg> &_CC a_AT1 broad_JJ black_JJ band_NN1 down_II the_AT centre_NN1 <note desc="uncertain"> of_IO </note> yellow_JJ under_II <reg> parts_NN2 </reg> ._. <reg> Males_NN2 </reg> are_VBR usually_RR much_RR brighter_JJR than_CSN the_AT <reg> females_NN2 </reg> ,_, with_IW a_AT1 richer_JJR yellow_NN1 on_RP under_II <reg> parts_NN2 </reg> the_AT <reg> males_NN2 </reg> cap_NN1 <reg> tends_VVZ </reg> to_TO be_VBI glossy_JJ not_XX dull-looking_JJ ,_, while_CS the_AT black_JJ stripe_NN1 down_RP its_APPGE middle_NN1 is_VBZ much_RR wider_JJR ._. Young_JJ <reg> birds_NN2 </reg> look_VV0 like_CS washed_VVN out_RP <reg> adults_NN2 </reg> but_CCB smaller_JJR ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> voice_NN1 is_VBZ usually_RR <sic> pink-Pink_JJ </sic> ._.

Habitat_NN1

Deciduous_JJ &_CC mixed_JJ woodland_NN1 in_RR31 the_RR32 main_RR33 ,_, but_CCB also_RR <reg desc="uncertain"> frequents_VVZ </reg> in_II orchards_NN2 ,_, hedgerows_NN2 &_CC gardens_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg>

The_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 also_RR nests_NN2 in_II a_AT1 hole_NN1 in_II a_AT1 tree_NN1 or_CC wall_NN1 ,_, it_PPH1 <reg> uses_VVZ </reg> moss_NN1 &_CC some_DD grass_NN1 lining_VVG it_PPH1 with_IW hair_NN1 or_CC down_RP ._. The_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 lays_VVZ 1_MC1 brood_NN1 of_IO 5_MC to_II 12_MC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg> which_DDQ are_VBR white_JJ with_IW reddy_JJ brown_JJ irregular_JJ <reg> spots_NN2 </reg>

Food_NN1

It_PPH1 <reg> eats_VVZ </reg> insects_NN2 ,_, <reg> spiders_NN2 </reg> ,_, worms_NN2 ,_, <reg> seeds_NN2 </reg> and_CC <reg> buds_NN2 </reg> ._. It_PPH1 also_RR may_VM eat_VVI baby_NN1 birds_NN2 ._.

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Blue_JJ tit_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT blue_JJ tit_NN1 has_VHZ long_JJ <reg> claws_NN2 </reg> on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> feet_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ 4in_NNU (_( 11.5cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. It_PPH1 has_VHZ long_RR blue_JJ tail_NN1 feathers_NN2 not_XX as_CS31 long_CS32 as_CS33 the_AT long_JJ tailed_JJ tit_NN1 though_RR ._. The_AT male_NN1 &_CC female_JJ similar_JJ in_II most_DAT <reg> respects_NN2 </reg> but_CCB the_AT fledglings_NN2 have_VH0 a_AT1 yellowish_JJ neck_NN1 &_CC look_VV0 as_CS21 if_CS22 they_PPHS2 are_VBR faded_VVN ._.

Habitat_NN1

Blue_JJ <reg> tits_NN2 </reg> tend_VV0 to_TO feed_VVI in_II <reg> any_DD </reg> position_NN1 even_RR upside_RL21 down_RL22 ._. Theyll_VV0 feed_NN1 from_II <reg> nooks_NN2 </reg> and_CC crannies_NN2 &_CC feed_VV0 their_APPGE young_JJ on_II caterpillars_NN2 ._. The_AT blue_JJ tit_NN1 is_VBZ quite_RG an_AT1 <reg> aggressive_JJ </reg> bird_NN1 it_PPH1 evicts_VVZ other_JJ <reg> birds_NN2 </reg> from_II nest_NN1 <reg> sites_NN2 </reg> ,_, <reg> tears_NN2 </reg> paper_NN1 and_CC milk_NN1 bottle_NN1 <reg> tops_NN2 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg>

Blue_JJ <reg> tits_NN2 </reg> nest_VV0 in_II holes_NN2 in_II trees_NN2 ,_, <reg> walls_NN2 </reg> ,_, gate_NN1 <reg> posts_NN2 </reg> &_CC have_VH0 been_VBN known_VVN to_TO use_VVI letter_NN1 boxes_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 use_VV0 moss_VV0 to_TO make_VVI the_AT nest_NN1 and_CC line_VV0 it_PPH1 with_IW hair_NN1 <note desc="no punctuation"> wool_NN1 &_CC <reg> feathers_NN2 </reg> ._. They_PPHS2 lay_VVD 1_MC1 brood_NN1 of_IO <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg> with_IW 7_MC to_II 14_MC eggs_NN2 -_- but_CCB usually_RR only_RR 1_MC1 <reg> survives_VVZ </reg> ._. The_AT <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg> are_VBR <reg> laid_VVN </reg> in_II April_NPM1 or_CC May_NPM1 ,_, the_AT eggs_NN2 are_VBR white_JJ &_CC <reg> sometimes_RT </reg> <reg> speckled_VVN </reg> with_IW <reg> reddish_JJ </reg> brown_JJ ._.

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Coal_NN1 tit_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT coal_NN1 tit_NN1 has_VHZ long_JJ <reg> claws_NN2 </reg> on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> feet_NN2 like_II most_DAT <reg> tits_NN2 </reg> ._. A_AT1 black_JJ capped_JJ ,_, white-faced_JJ bird_NN1 ,_, its_APPGE different_JJ from_II the_AT great_JJ tit_NN1 not_XX just_RR in_II size_NN1 ,_, but_CCB in_II <reg> under-parts_NN2 </reg> ._. The_AT thing_NN1 that_DD1 s_VBZ <reg> easy_JJ </reg> to_TO distinguish_VVI is_VBZ the_AT large_JJ white_JJ patch_NN1 on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> nape_NN1 ._. The_AT coal_NN1 tit_NN1 is_VBZ 4_MC in_II (_( 11.5cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT male_NN1 &_CC female_NN1 are_VBR usually_RR identical_JJ &_CC the_AT <reg> fledglings_NN2 </reg> are_VBR too_RR ._.

Habitat_NN1

The_AT coal_NN1 tit_NN1 <reg> tends_VVZ </reg> to_TO eat_VVI <reg> nuts_NN2 </reg> ,_, meat_NN1 &_CC fat_NN1 at_II a_AT1 bird_NN1 table_NN1 &_CC possibly_RR seed_VV0 ._. The_AT coal_NN1 tit_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 very_RG active_JJ &_CC acrobatic_JJ bird_NN1 it_PPH1 <reg> likes_VVZ </reg> to_TO stay_VVI in_II large_JJ <reg> flocks_NN2 </reg> &_CC is_VBZ very_RG sociable_JJ ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ made_VVN up_RP of_IO moss_NN1 &_CC hair_NN1 ,_, fur_NN1 &_CC feathers_NN2 ._. the_AT coal_NN1 tit_NN1 makes_VVZ <reg> its_APPGE </reg> nest_NN1 in_II a_AT1 hole_NN1 ._. It_PPH1 freely_RR uses_VVZ a_AT1 nest_NN1 box_NN1 ._. The_AT 8_MC to_II 11_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR white_JJ with_IW red-brown_JJ speckles_NN2 ,_, laid_VVD april_NN1 to_II May_NPM1 ._. 1_MC1 or_CC 2_MC <reg> broods_NN2 </reg> ._.

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Blackbird_NN1

Description_NN1 ._.

The_AT male_JJ blackbird_NN1 is_VBZ black_JJ but_CCB the_AT female_NN1 is_VBZ brown_JJ ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ 10_MC in_II (_( 25cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT male_JJ <reg> blackbirds_NN2 </reg> beak_NN1 is_VBZ orange_JJ the_AT <reg> females_NN2 </reg> is_VBZ brown_JJ ._. The_AT feet_NN2 on_II the_AT <reg> blackbird_NN1 </reg> are_VBR very_RG long_JJ &_CC <sic> claw_NN1 </sic> are_VBR quite_RG sharp_JJ ._. When_CS they_PPHS2 land_VV0 they_PPHS2 lift_VV0 their_APPGE tail_NN1 <reg> feathers_NN2 </reg> ._. Blackbirds_NN2 wing_VV0 span_NN1 is_VBZ very_RG small_JJ ._. The_AT male_NN1 has_VHZ a_AT1 yellow_JJ ring_NN1 around_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> eye_NN1 ._. They_PPHS2 feed_VV0 their_APPGE <reg> babies_NN2 </reg> <reg> worms_NN2 </reg> ._.

Habitat_NN1

<reg> Blackbirds_NN2 </reg> like_VV0 to_TO eat_VVI off_II the_AT ground_NN1 ._. They_PPHS2 eat_VV0 berries_NN2 but_CCB mainly_RR eat_VV0 <reg> insects_NN2 </reg> such_II21 <reg> as_II22 </reg> spiders_NN2 ,_, <reg> flies_NN2 </reg> <reg> etc_RA </reg> even_RR molluscs_NN2 by_II turning_VVG over_RP leaves_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 <unclear>_FO with_IW their_APPGE <reg> tail_NN1 </reg> up_RP &_CC walk_NN1 &_CC run_NN1 ._. Their_APPGE voice_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 low_JJ <sic> tchook-tchook_NN1 </sic> ._. It_PPH1 is_VBZ one_MC1 of_IO <reg> our_APPGE </reg> finest_JJT <reg> singers_NN2 </reg> ._. The_AT song_NN1 usually_RR <reg> starts_VVZ </reg> in_II December_NPM1 full_JJ song_NN1 in_II <reg> July_NPM1 </reg> ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC <reg> Eggs_NN2 </reg>

<reg> Blackbirds_NN2 </reg> build_VV0 <reg> their_APPGE </reg> <reg> nests_NN2 </reg> in_II bushes_NN2 &_CC hedgerows_NN2 ._. <reg> Their_APPGE </reg> eggs_NN2 are_VBR <reg desc="uncertain"> bluey_JJ </reg> green_NN1 with_IW <reg desc="uncertain"> reddy_JJ </reg> brown_JJ <reg> freckles_NN2 </reg> &_CC zoned_JJ at_II the_AT end_NN1 there_EX are_VBR 3_MC to_II 5_MC <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg> in_II a_AT1 clutch_NN1 ._. The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ <reg> usually_RR </reg> built_VVN in_II march_NPM1 ._. They_PPHS2 may_VM have_VHI <reg> up_RG21 to_RG22 </reg> 3_MC clutches_VVZ a_AT1 year_NNT1 ._.

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Robin_NP1

Description_NN1

The_AT robin_NN1 has_VHZ long_JJ <reg> claws_NN2 </reg> on_II <reg> its_APPGE </reg> feet_NN2 ._. It_PPH1 <reg> flicks_VVZ </reg> <reg> its_APPGE </reg> <reg> tail_NN1 </reg> &_CC <reg> wings_NN2 </reg> frequently_RR ,_, it_PPH1 is_VBZ 5_MC in_II (_( 14cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. The_AT male_NN1 &_CC female_JJ look_NN1 <reg> alike_RR </reg> but_CCB the_AT young_JJ have_VH0 a_AT1 dark_JJ brown_JJ speckled_JJ plumage_NN1 ._. The_AT <reg> adults_NN2 </reg> have_VH0 a_AT1 very_RG <reg> distinctive_JJ </reg> (_( orange_NN1 not_XX red_JJ front_NN1 )_) ,_, which_DDQ extends_VVZ over_II the_AT eye_NN1 &_CC forehead_NN1 &_CC has_VHZ a_AT1 <reg> bluish_JJ </reg> &_CC grey_JJ border_NN1 ._. Their_APPGE song_NN1 is_VBZ <sic> tic-tic_JJ </sic> ._.

Habitat_NN1

<reg> Robins_NN2 </reg> hunt_VV0 small_JJ <reg> insects_NN2 </reg> &_CC <reg> spiders_NN2 </reg> they_PPHS2 eat_VV0 fruit_NN seed_NN1 &_CC like_JJ <reg> mealworms_NN2 </reg> ._. They_PPHS2 hunt_VV0 for_IF <reg> insects_NN2 </reg> in_II dead_JJ leaves_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 are_VBR very_RG <reg> aggressive_JJ </reg> <sic> bird_NN1 </sic> and_CC after_CS their_APPGE <reg> mating_NN1 </reg> they_PPHS2 <reg> defend_VV0 </reg> their_APPGE own_DA territory_NN1 ._.

Nest_NN1 &_CC Eggs_NN2

Their_APPGE <reg> nests_NN2 </reg> are_VBR very_RG small_JJ &_CC round_JJ ._. They_PPHS2 have_VH0 grass_NN1 &_CC <reg> twigs_NN2 </reg> on_II the_AT <reg> outside_JJ </reg> &_CC mud_NN1 on_II the_AT <reg> inside_NN1 </reg> ._. they_PPHS2 are_VBR <reg> usually_RR </reg> in_II very_RG <reg> hidden_JJ </reg> places_NN2 ._. The_AT <reg> eggs_NN2 </reg> are_VBR white_JJ with_IW <reg> speckles_NN2 </reg> of_IO brown_JJ on_II the_AT bottom_NN1 of_IO the_AT egg_NN1 ._.

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Song_NN1 Thrush_NN1

Description_NN1

The_AT Song_NN1 Thrush_NN1 is_VBZ 9_MC in_II (_( 23cm_NNU )_) long_RR ._. <reg> Its_APPGE </reg> legs_NN2 are_VBR a_AT1 flesh_NN1 colour_NN1 a_AT1 generally_RR warm_JJ brown_JJ bird_NN1 on_II the_AT <reg> upper-parts_NN2 </reg> ,_, it_PPH1 is_VBZ yellowish-buff_JJ underneath_RL with_IW small_JJ dark_JJ brown_JJ arrow-headed_JJ marks_NN2 rather_CS21 than_CS22 round_VVI spots_NN2 ._. <reg> There_EX </reg> are_VBR no_AT differences_NN2 between_II the_AT male_NN1 ,_, female_JJ or_CC fledglings_NN2 ._. Song_NN1 Thrush_NN1 eat_VV0 worms_NN2 ,_, insects_NN2 ,_, spiders_NN2 even_RR snails_NN2 by_II <reg> hammering_VVG </reg> the_AT shell_NN1 on_II a_AT1 rock_NN1 ,_, they_PPHS2 also_RR cock_VV0 their_APPGE head_NN1 as_CS21 if_CS22 <reg> listening_VVG </reg> and_CC take_VV0 a_AT1 few_DA2 steps_NN2 forward_RL but_CCB <reg> theyre_NN1 </reg> actually_RR <sic> look_VV0 </sic> for_IF worms_NN2 ._. They_PPHS2 have_VH0 a_AT1 call_NN1 like_II a_AT1 soft_JJ "_" <sic> sip_NN1 </sic> "_" ._. The_AT alarm_NN1 call_NN1 is_VBZ a_AT1 short_JJ harsh_JJ rattle_NN1 ._.

Habitat_NN1

<reg> Woods_NP1 </reg> ,_, thickets_NN2 ,_, hedgerows_NN2 and_CC gardens_NN2 ._.

Nest_NN1 and_CC eggs_NN2

The_AT nest_NN1 is_VBZ built_VVN of_IO grass_NN1 and_CC roots_NN2 and_CC at_II times_NNT2 moss_VV0 ,_, leaves_NN2 and_CC twigs_NN2 ,_, with_IW a_AT1 smooth_JJ earth_NN1 cup_NN1 reinforced_VVN with_IW small_JJ pieces_NN2 of_IO rotten_JJ wood_NN1 ._. The_AT 4_MC to_II 5_MC eggs_NN2 are_VBR blue_JJ ,_, sparsely_RR speckled_JJ and_CC <reg> blotched_VVN </reg> with_IW black_JJ <note desc="no punctuation"> laid_JJ March_NPM1 to_II April_NP1 onward_RL ._. Two_MC or_CC three_MC <reg> broods_NN2 </reg> ._.

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BIRD SEARCH!

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HELP_VV0 THE_AT BIRD_NN1 CATCH_VVI THE_AT WORM_NN1

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A_AT1 copy_NN1 of_IO this_DD1 years_NNT2 programme_NN1 is_VBZ opposite_JJ ._.

In_II the_AT wallet_NN1 over_II the_AT page_NN1 are_VBR some_DD of_IO the_AT activities_NN2 we_PPIS2 enjoyed_VVD trying_VVG during_II the_AT winter_NNT1 <reg> months_NNT2 </reg> ._.

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Bibliography_NN1

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Focus_VV0 on_II bird_NN1 watching_VVG By_II Rob_NP1 Hume_NP1

British_JJ birds_NN2 a_AT1 field_NN1 guide_NN1 By_II Alan_NP1 J._NP1 Richards_NP1

Common_JJ British_JJ Birds_NN2 By_II Nick_NP1 Williams_NP1

Birds_NP1 By_II Jill_NP1 Bailey_NP1

The_AT young_JJ Bird_NN1 Watcher_NN1 By_II <reg> Nicholas_NP1 </reg> Hammond_NP1

Field_NN1 guide_NN1 to_II the_AT birds_NN2 <reg> of_IO </reg> <reg> Britain_NP1 </reg> and_CC Europe_NP1 By_II Jim_NP1 <reg> Flegg_NP1 </reg>

Bird_NN1 in_II your_APPGE garden_NN1 By_II Keith_NP1 Snow_NP1

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BY_II <name key="Naeman Abercrombie"> (_( Alias_II "_" RAY_NP1 "_" )_)