Firecrest

FIRECREST
This tiny, restless jewel of a bird vies with the goldcrest for the title of the UK's smallest bird. It is now an established breeding species, although only in very small numbers. It differs from a goldcrest in having brighter green upperparts, whiter underparts and a fiery orange crown stripe with broad whitish eyebrow stripe, and below that a short black stripe through the eye. Its small breeding population makes it an Amber List species.

WHERE TO SEE THEM
Breeds mainly in south-east England and passage birds are seen largely on the east and south coasts. Best looked for in bushes and trees, especially conifers, often in the company of goldcrests.

WHEN TO SEE THEM
All year round, but passage birds arrive in September and October, with a return movement in March and April.

WHAT THEY EAT
Insects and spiders

Filmed in December 2010 and January 2011

Video Produced by Goldfinch Garden

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[spineyExtra]

that yew looks in fine fettle

[TRB1946]

Excellent spot :)

[Brbara30]

gute aufnahmen schönes video