A female Blackcap on the feeder. Traditionally they’re viewed as a summer species here but there are increasing numbers migrating here from Central Europe in the winter; due to milder winters & plentiful food in gardens. These have a shorter migration & get the better nesting sites the next summer. They have been observed to raise more chicks than those who migrate to the Mediterranean. It’s fascinating to see this change in range happening.
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