Monday 20 October 2014

Crested Tits at Anagach Woods - Day 4

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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