Coloeus monedula

Jackdaw

Coloeus monedula, formerly Corvus monedula, Jackdaw, is one of the smaller crows, distinguished by grey on the head. They form large flocks, roosting in tall trees around the village of Redmire. They have a varied diet of insects, young birds, seeds and readily take suet.

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Coloeus monedula

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Jackdaws on chimney

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Jackdaws roosting

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Jackdaws flying

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Village green

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Flight

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Photograph detail

Slide 1: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaw on lawn, under bird feeder. Garden in Redmire. November.

Slide 2: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaws on chimney of cottage. Redmire. October.

Slide 3: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaws roosting in a large beech tree, Fagus sylvatica. Redmire. December.

Slide 4: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaws taking off. Sycamore tree on Redmire village green. December.

Slide 5: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaws pecking for food on Redmire village green. December.

Slide 6: Coloeus monedula, Jackdaw flying. Redmire. May.