Crested Tit
Crestie on the floor feeding
Only way to finish a great days birding in the Highlands
Whilst Capercaille views were always going to be
limited (given their diminishing population) I had hoped for some great views of
Crested Tits but that had not been the case so far. This wasn’t going to the
case for long though as Alan took us for a Pine Forest and river walk in the
afternoon. Coal Tits could be seen every where in the woodland and it wasn’t
long until we picked up a pair of Cresties. Crested tits are quite plain in colour compared to other tits, but have their
stunning identifying crests and striped faces makes them a most distinctive species. We all stood and
observed the Crested tits feed actively, clinging to trunks and branches and occasionally
getting on the feeders when allowed. In the background yet another Red Squirrel
was helping himself at the Squirrel feeding box.
We then walked down to the River where a couple
of Goosander were taking shelter from the strong current . A great way to
spent an afternoon in Scotland.
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