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In hollows
in trees or in mouse holes.
Moss, wool, dead leaves and spiders' webs.
Insects, beech mast and conifer seeds. In
the garden, they prefer black sunflower seeds.
When food is plentiful they hoard it by hiding it
all over the place so that they have food for later when
times are harder.
The upperparts are an olive-grey. The crown and large bib
are black, while the cheeks and nape are white. There are
also two white wing bars on each wing.The legs are blue-grey.
11.5 cm
Mid-April.
7 - 12 Smooth and glossy. White with reddish-brown speckles.
Clutches 1-2 View
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