Identify this bird please

[Narcisus]

Boosted LS1 said:

They like conifers aren't at all shy. I've seen them in yews at churchyards a few times.

We have a Holly Tree that has always been very, very popular. God knows how many birds there are in it but on occasion they will be making such a racket and for some reason all go totally silent for a few seconds and then start up again !

Lots of birds seem to use it as a staging point to fly to the feeder.

[SAB888]

Narcisus said:

SAB888 said:

Saw a lovely little bird in the front garden this morning that I've never seen before although they seem to be all over the UK. It had a yellow/orange cap (it was cold!), and I've managed to identify it as a Goldcrest.

Yes they are superb colours. I had never seen one in our garden before until we put this feeder up a couple of months ago.

I've had loads of Goldfinches, up to 12 at one time, but never a Goldcrest. I thought the Wren was our smallest bird but it seems the Goldcrest beats it. Apparently they rarely visit bird tables and prefer gound feeding for insects.

Edited by SAB888 on Monday 4th January 13:55

[Narcisus]

SAB888 said:

Narcisus said:

SAB888 said:

Saw a lovely little bird in the front garden this morning that I've never seen before although they seem to be all over the UK. It had a yellow/orange cap (it was cold!), and I've managed to identify it as a Goldcrest.

Yes they are superb colours. I had never seen one in our garden before until we put this feeder up a couple of months ago.

I've had loads of goldfinches, up to 12 at one time, but never a Goldcrest. I thought the wren was our smallest bird but it seems the Goldcrest beats it. Apparently they rarely visit bird tables and prefer gound feeding for insects.

Interesting never even heard of a Goldcrest ! I think I need to order myself a book. Looks like it has a little Mohican.

[SAB888]

Boosted LS1 said:

They like conifers aren't at all shy. I've seen them in yews at churchyards a few times.

Spoke to my neighbour about the Goldcrest and he knows more about birds than me, and he said he'd never seen one either so maybe just rare in our area.

[Narcisus]

Another new one just now which I think was a Long Tailed Tit.

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Narcisus said:

Another new one just now which I think was a Long Tailed Tit.

They are nearly always in groups...keep your eyes open!

[anonymous-user]

Narcisus said:

Another new one just now which I think was a Long Tailed Tit.

We get them regular........ often in a mob flitting from tree to tree

[Boosted LS1]

They're not common near me either but on the few occasions I've seen them they've not been shy. They have an unusual call that always get my attention.

[Narcisus]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Narcisus said:

Another new one just now which I think was a Long Tailed Tit.

They are nearly always in groups...keep your eyes open!

Yes 3 of them at the time !

[tedmus]

Narcisus said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

Narcisus said:

Another new one just now which I think was a Long Tailed Tit.

They are nearly always in groups...keep your eyes open!

Yes 3 of them at the time !

We get a group of 6 coming through work every now and again, lovely to see them.

Like little feathery lollipops!

[Narcisus]

Narcisus said:

Who would have thought I would enjoy watching birds !!

So far ive identified :

House Sparrows
Black Birds
Blue Tits
Chaffinch
Woodpidgeon
Collared Dove
Great Tit
Robin ( imposter )
Dunnock
Tree Sparrow
Goldfinch ( really lovely )
Bullfinch
Coal Tit
Carrion Crow
Magpie
Jay
Monk Parakeet

If someone could ID this one for me please ? Sorry for the poor quality pic snap shot through double glazing and it's a fair distance.

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

[Turn7]

Pretty sure that’s a Nuthatch tbh....

[silvagod]

Narcisus said:

Narcisus said:

Who would have thought I would enjoy watching birds !!

So far ive identified :

House Sparrows
Black Birds
Blue Tits
Chaffinch
Woodpidgeon
Collared Dove
Great Tit
Robin ( imposter )
Dunnock
Tree Sparrow
Goldfinch ( really lovely )
Bullfinch
Coal Tit
Carrion Crow
Magpie
Jay
Monk Parakeet

If someone could ID this one for me please ? Sorry for the poor quality pic snap shot through double glazing and it's a fair distance.

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

You've got Bullfinch in the list above, have you seen it twice now? :P

[spikeyhead]

greenfinch?

[Narcisus]

silvagod said:

Narcisus said:

Narcisus said:

Who would have thought I would enjoy watching birds !!

So far ive identified :

House Sparrows
Black Birds
Blue Tits
Chaffinch
Woodpidgeon
Collared Dove
Great Tit
Robin ( imposter )
Dunnock
Tree Sparrow
Goldfinch ( really lovely )
Bullfinch
Coal Tit
Carrion Crow
Magpie
Jay
Monk Parakeet

If someone could ID this one for me please ? Sorry for the poor quality pic snap shot through double glazing and it's a fair distance.

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

You've got Bullfinch in the list above, have you seen it twice now? :P

Haha ! No this is def the first time ! I was only an amateur bird spotter then ! First time it was probably a Magpie !

I’ll keep the cam outside and see if I can get a pic.

[Narcisus]

A few recent visitors ...

[SAB888]

Narcisus said:

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

Looks like a European Nuthatch. It's not a Bullfinch.

[Narcisus]

SAB888 said:

Narcisus said:

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

Looks like a European Nuthatch. It's not a Bullfinch.

Have a read of the thread

[Boosted LS1]

SAB888 said:

Narcisus said:

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

Looks like a European Nuthatch. It's not a Bullfinch.

Nah, it's british!

[Narcisus]

Boosted LS1 said:

SAB888 said:

Narcisus said:

New visitor today I have identified as a Bullfinch never seen one before very striking !

Looks like a European Nuthatch. It's not a Bullfinch.

Nah, it's british!