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The Blackcap is a regular summer visit to the Kinson Common.
The birds arrive in early April and many leave our area by October.
As winters are becoming milder, some birds do stay in this area and visit local
gardens during January and February. They can be very bold at bird tables!
The male has grey-brown plumage and a black cap, hence its name.
The female has the same coloured plumage and her cap is red-brown.
On a walk locally, this species will be heard singing and it is sometimes very
difficult to pin-point on which branch a bird is singing from.
Haunt. All the tree shaded corners on the Common. It also visits local
gardens.
Nest. The nest is built in a bush or any suitable covered area. It is
made from grass, fibres and hair.
Eggs. 4-5 eggs are laid during May. The eggs are yellow-white and are
mottled with a reddish-brown.
Food. All types of insects, flies and larvae are eaten. It also likes to eat
wild berries.
Notes. The song is a strong and clear melodious warble. When it is
alarmed,it will scold with a "churr" or "tak-tak-tak" sounds.
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