That's the third time in a week I've heard goldcrests mentioned (You, my next door neighbour, and my Mum who lives in the middle of Plymouth ).. Not sure if their numbers have increased, or maybe they're seeking out alternative food sources as the winter starts to bite?Ive never seen a goldcrest before, I know they arent rare, but Ive never seen one where I live. Just yesterday I saw one in the garden and then two more on the way to work in different locations!
Have their numbers increased?
My mum brought out my dad's video camera with it on film.... you can hear the conversation in the background..`fraid I didnt get any photos, those things are so fast!
I don't see any BR <hint>
Goldcrests are actually in decline in the UK (or have been for several years) but we do get large flocks of visitors in the UK in winter. It could be that bad weather elsewhere has forced more over.
Interesting, the RSPB claim they have been in decline for some time and that it has been included in the Amber list - you choose your source and form your oppinion I guess.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/g/goldcrest/index.asp
Interesting, the RSPB claim they have been in decline for some time and that it has been included in the Amber list - you choose your source and form your oppinion I guess.
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/g/goldcrest/index.asp
BTW, just in case there is anyone reading this forum who is not 'bird aware' - those are pictures of a Goldfinch not a Goldcrest - but we all knew that didn't we?