Time to get the camera out againAnd spread some joy

[Erichalfbee]

A Goldcrest.

No it’s not. Back to the drawing board

 

[The Poot]

It’s a wren to the best of my knowledge…

 

[Erichalfbee]

Just going to post that I thought James was right.

 

[Newbeeneil]

A Goldcrest.

Yes, I saw my first one last Saturday while out walking with my daughter.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Yes, I saw my first one last Saturday while out walking with my daughter.

Yes we have them nesting regularly in the garden but that’s not one. I’m always amazed that such a tiny bird can survive thus appalling weather

 

[Newbeeneil]

No it’s not. Back to the drawing board

It think it is- see what you think.
https://www.bto.org/develop-your-skills/bird-identification/videos/goldcrest-firecrest

 

[The Poot]

Here‘s another pic of it - there is no coloured crest, so I reckon it’s a wren, but it hasn’t got its tail in that typical upended wren like position.

 

[Erichalfbee]

What’s this one?

 

[E&MBees]

What’s this one?

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Red Kite?

 

[pargyle]

Here‘s another pic of it - there is no coloured crest, so I reckon it’s a wren, but it hasn’t got its tail in that typical upended wren like position.
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It's a wren ... the light flash round the eye and the slight pale spots on the leading edge of the wing .. it's a male and it's hunkered down in the frost with its tail tucked down.

We have three females nest in our garden and a very promiscuous male who seems to keep all three women in hand and their brood fed .... and he's ferocious when it comes to defending the garden ... even has a go at me occasionally when they are nesting.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Red Kite?

Yes, sorry, couldn't resist

 

[enrico]

Here‘s another pic of it - there is no coloured crest, so I reckon it’s a wren, but it hasn’t got its tail in that typical upended wren like position.
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100% Jenny wren

 

[Wilco]

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[Erichalfbee]

Beautiful parasite. I saw my first one a couple of days ago.

 

[Erichalfbee]

 

[Nannysbees]

Absolutely covered in pollen

 

[Swarm]

Puts a smile on your face

 

[Erichalfbee]

Absolutely covered in pollen

Yes mine are bringing in loads of willow despite the neighbouring fields being yellow with dandelion.

 

[JamezF]

I have them coming in like that, too

James

 

[Smalltownbees]

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What is this? I had one land on my sleeve last week and have never seen one before.