Pied wagtails eat insects, but will feed on seeds and even rubbish in winter. They flock together at warm roost sites like reedbeds and sewage works or trees and bushes in city centres. Why do willy wagtails call at night? Daytime song acts as a signal to attract mates andRead More →

Pied Wagtail nesting and breeding habits Two broods per season are usual, with a clutch of five to six eggs which hatch after about 13 days. Where do wagtails go in winter? During the winter, pied wagtails form large roosts at night to keep warm. There is safety in numbersRead More →

Yellow wagtail in brief The subspecies found in the UK is virtually endemic to the British Isles. The population has fallen by an estimated 75 per cent between 1970 and 2009. Where are wagtail birds found? The White Wagtail is an extremely common bird throughout Asia and Europe, but inRead More →