Pied Wagtail

[hellywelly4]

Why do I only see one Pied Wagtail at any one time? I have never seen two. He (she) has recently been brave enough to come into my garden whereas before he was always on the field I overlook.
Also, where do they nest? Boxes?

[NazNomad]

Pied Wagtails build their nest in holes in walls, buildings, or old nests of larger birds. Grass and mosses are used to construct the small cup-shaped nest.

They will use open-fronted nest boxes.

[NazNomad]

I've not often seen more than one ... maybe they're very territorial?

[NazNomad]

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[hellywelly4]

Thanks very much Naz

[vivandorron]

Pied wagtails do appear to be solitary birds.However, they will roost together in large numbers. I do not know if it is now the case but there were hundreds of them that roosted in the trees in O'Connel Street, Dublin.

Ron.