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Hedge Sparrow Collection

The hedge sparrow, also known as the Dunnock (Prunella modularis), is a small bird species found in the UK and Belgium

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) bathing, Wiltshire, UK, April

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) bathing, Wiltshire, UK, April

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge sparrow / Dunnock (Prunella modularis) nest with three eggs

Hedge sparrow / Dunnock (Prunella modularis) nest with three eggs, nest exposed in hedge by summer hedge cutting, UK

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge Warbler (colour litho)

Hedge Warbler (colour litho)
3118143 Hedge Warbler (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perching on tree branch, Belgium. July

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perching on tree branch, Belgium. July

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: The Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho)

The Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho)
3643899 The Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hedge-Sparrow)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge Sparrow (colour litho)

Hedge Sparrow (colour litho)
6023481 Hedge Sparrow (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedge Sparrow. Illustration for Book of Natural History by F O Morris (Groombridge)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: A Bit of Animated Nature, The Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest (engraving)

A Bit of Animated Nature, The Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest (engraving)
2777168 A Bit of Animated Nature, The Protectionist Cuckoo in the Hedge Sparrows Nest (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bit of Animated Nature)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Cuckoos Egg in the Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving)

Cuckoos Egg in the Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving)
2786750 Cuckoos Egg in the Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuckoos Egg in the Hedge-Sparrows Nest)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho)

Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho)
725231 Hedge-Sparrow (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedge-Sparrow. Willss cigarette card, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Eggs

Eggs
LLM339484 Eggs by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eggs. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge Sparrow

Hedge Sparrow
LLM339465 Hedge Sparrow by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedge Sparrow. Familiar Wild Birds by W Swaysland (Cassell, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Cuckoo in Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving)

Cuckoo in Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving)
5238452 Cuckoo in Hedge-Sparrows Nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuckoo in Hedge-Sparrows Nest)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Accentor modularis (Dunnock). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter

Accentor modularis (Dunnock). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Accentor modularis (Dunnock)

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Natural history, Birds, Hedge sparrow, Dunnock

Natural history, Birds, Hedge sparrow, Dunnock
Vintage engraving of a dunnock (Prunella modularis) is a small passerine, or perching bird, found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Hedge Sparrow, (Prunella modularis), c1850, (1856)

Hedge Sparrow, (Prunella modularis), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, perched on a branch, Veluwe, The Netherlands

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, perched on a branch, Veluwe, The Netherlands

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Madrid, Spain

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Madrid, Spain

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) male, Switzerland

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) male, Switzerland

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Bavaria, Germany

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Bavaria, Germany

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Utrecht, The Netherlands

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), Utrecht, The Netherlands

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock, also Hedge Accentor, Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Warbler -Prunella modularis-, Untergroningen

Dunnock, also Hedge Accentor, Hedge Sparrow or Hedge Warbler -Prunella modularis-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock Prunella modularis in song Norfolk spring

Dunnock Prunella modularis in song Norfolk spring

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock Prunella modularis in winter uk

Dunnock Prunella modularis in winter uk

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock Prunella modularis in song Suffolk April

Dunnock Prunella modularis in song Suffolk April

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock Prunella modularis Kent spring

Dunnock Prunella modularis Kent spring

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis), adult

Dunnock (Prunella modularis), adult

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Bathing Dunnock -Prunella modularis-, Neunkirchen in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bathing Dunnock -Prunella modularis-, Neunkirchen in Siegerland, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Hedge Sparrow. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

BLACKBURN: BIRDS, 1895. Hedge Sparrow. Illustration by Jemima Blackburn, 1895

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, singing, perched on twig, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, singing, perched on twig, Guernsey, Channel Islands, May

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock or Hedge sparrow (Prunella modularis) perching on decayed tree trunk surrounded by greenery

Dunnock or Hedge sparrow (Prunella modularis) perching on decayed tree trunk surrounded by greenery

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Zoology: Birds, Dunnock, (Prunella modularis), illustration

Zoology: Birds, Dunnock, (Prunella modularis), illustration
Zoology - Birds - Passeriformes - Dunnock (Prunella modularis), illustration

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perched on a branch. The dunock, or hedge sparrow, is found throughout temperate Europe and into Asia. Photographed in Dorset, UK, in January

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Prunella modularis, dunnock

Prunella modularis, dunnock
Plate 55 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) immature, with diseased skin around eye, standing on grass, Norfolk

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) immature, with diseased skin around eye, standing on grass, Norfolk, England, august

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, with food in beak, perched on post, England, july

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, with food in beak, perched on post, England, july

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, perched on post, Kent, England, spring

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, perched on post, Kent, England, spring

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) juvenile, foraging on garden lawn, Warwickshire, England, may

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) juvenile, foraging on garden lawn, Warwickshire, England, may

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, standing on rock, Spain, september

Dunnock (Prunella modularis) adult, standing on rock, Spain, september

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock perched on a garden fence

Dunnock perched on a garden fence
Dunnock (Prunella modularis) perched on a garden fence in the snow. Photographed in Scotland, UK, in February

Background imageHedge Sparrow Collection: Dunnock In frost and snow. Cleveland, UK

Dunnock In frost and snow. Cleveland, UK
ROY-92 Dunnock - in frost and snow. Cleveland, UK Prunella modularis Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way



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The hedge sparrow, also known as the Dunnock (Prunella modularis), is a small bird species found in the UK and Belgium. This charming creature builds its nest in hedges, often exposed during summer hedge cutting. One such nest can be seen with three delicate eggs nestled inside. In April, a beautiful scene unfolds in Wiltshire, UK, as a Dunnock takes a refreshing bath. Its feathers glisten under the sunlight, showcasing nature's wonders at their finest. A lithograph depicts the Hedge Warbler perched on a branch, displaying its vibrant colors against lush foliage. The image captures the essence of this elusive bird that brings life to our surroundings. Another lithograph showcases the Hedge Sparrow's exquisite beauty. Its plumage stands out with intricate patterns and soft hues that blend harmoniously together. An engraving titled "A Bit of Animated Nature" portrays an intriguing encounter between the Protectionist Cuckoo and a Hedge Sparrow's nest. It highlights how different species interact within their shared habitat. Similarly, another engraving shows us a cuckoo's egg cunningly placed among those of the Hedge-Sparrows. This fascinating behavior sheds light on nature's complex strategies for survival and reproduction. Eggs are an essential part of any bird's life cycle; they represent new beginnings and future generations. The delicate eggs laid by hedge sparrows symbolize hope and renewal within our natural world. Observing these incredible birds perched on tree branches reminds us of their adaptability across various landscapes like Belgium in July. They find solace amidst trees while enchanting us with their presence. Through chromolithographs capturing every detail meticulously, we gain insight into both scientific study and artistic appreciation for these remarkable creatures - from their physical attributes to behavioral intricacies. The hedge sparrow or Dunnock holds an important place in our ecosystem as it contributes to pollination through feeding habits while providing joy through its melodious songs.