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Jackdaw

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Photo taken with Canon Powershot A200. Thanks for watching :-) Jackdaw Corvus monedula A small black crow with a grey neck and pale eyes. It is sociable and usually seen in pairs or larger groups. It is quite and acrobatic flier and flocks will often chase and tumble together in flight. On the ground it both walks and hops. Vital Statistics Eggs: 4-6 Incubation: 17-18 days Fledging: 28-36 days. Maximum lifespan: 14 years Length: 33-34cm Wingspan: 67-74cm Weight: 180-260g Where does it live? Breeding Woodland, parks and gardens with areas of grassland nearby to feed on. In towns it will breed in roofs and chimneys, which simulate its more natural tree hole nest sites. Wintering Similar to breeding - but spends time in stubble and ploughed fields, and pasture, often in the company of rooks. Where to see it Fields, woods, parks and gardens. Absent from the Scottish Highlands. Often found on grasssland and pasture. Roosts communally in woodlands. What does it eat? Insects, seeds and scraps. What does it sound like? 'Kee-ow' and 'tchack' calls. When to see it All year round.

Comments (5)


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gizmo563

7:39PM | Mon, 15 November 2004

Great job catching the shadow!

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WandM

1:49AM | Tue, 16 November 2004

Yes, a lovely catch!

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jgeorge

4:36AM | Tue, 16 November 2004

I like this pic... I find it is really elegant

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TallPockets

6:46AM | Tue, 16 November 2004

"On the ground it both walks and hops." -- sounds like TallPockets in his college days. Superb shot.

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Enmos

12:04PM | Tue, 16 November 2004

Beautiful capture, excellent !!


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