Everyone loves Puffins and that’s because they are photogenic, quirky, have a rainbow beak and exquisite facial feathers, but their most endearing characteristic is that they seem to be dumber than dumb, in a sort of Charlie Chaplin type way (not in a stupid type way; most endearing. However they are not the only birds on the island and despite their miraculous recovery from single figures to over 250 this year, Puffins are small in numbers compared to Guillemots and Razorbills, who have their own devotees, but there is another bird living mainly around the village, that is the subject to a massive study; the humble Lundy sparrow. Isolated, with probably a small gene pool and thriving despite the harsh winter, this is a photo tribute to one of the islands cheeky favourites.
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david oddy
August 14, 2018
These Lundy Sparrows are always very busy, the numbers go up and down with some big die offs in the winter but they bounce back; with several broods each summer possible. This population remains on the island and manages to keep a stable population going. Long may it continue, Dave.
estpix
August 14, 2018
Indeed David, thanks for your response.
MartinT
August 18, 2018
Lack of ice for G&T eh! Remind me not to come same time as you guys in Feb!
The Sparrow Gang are always fun to watch,whether they’re up to mischief in Millcombe or on Hawk patrol by Stonecrusher, I’ve even seen them at North Light, the Tibbetians must be feeding them halfway. When in the campsite the Boss Sparrow collects his dues in the form of biscuit or fresh breadcrumbs, then returns with more henchmen and underlings. The higher ranking individuals are denoted by the more Bling they’re adorned with.
Ace photos of the Seabirds Dude.
estpix
August 18, 2018
Cheers Martin, thanks for your comments. Feb date noted…. Interestingly the sparrows have got more interest and comments than all the Puffin stuff I publish, personally my fav’s are the Razorbills, the two tone ska laktites of the auk world; red red wine!
MartinT
August 18, 2018
Indeed, one of my Razorbill photos is on DevonBirds Gallery section. Coolest birds by far.
estpix
August 18, 2018
Link! Link! Help me x