New localpatch bird for me.

[John N]

After breakfast this morning I was very reluctant to take the dogs out as although we have had no snow, it was bitterly cold and I dread to think what the windchill factor was. Anyway off we went and soon both hands and face were numb and I was feeling pretty miserable. Saw the usual army of great and Blue tits, greenfinches and the usual magpies. Then it happened!!! I was only 10 yards away from the best view I have ever had of a Firecrest. It made my day.I was no longer cold or numb and I went home very,very happy.

[pauco]

What a great find John, well worth getting numb for eh. Beautiful little birds.

[birdman]

Superb John:t:

[John o'Sullivan]

Well done, stunning birds. One of my local bogey birds. I should have found one by now,I've tried hard enough but they keep eluding me.

[John N]

undefinedWhat a great find John, well worth getting numb for eh. Beautiful little birds.

Yes a great find Paul,but I cannot take the credit for that .At least 3 other birders as I know to saw it before I did.Sorry if my post gave the impression that I was the finder.

[LSB]

Nice find John, Lovely birds Firecrests. I was lucky enough to get a new patch bird myself today. Green Winged Teal but I didnt find it..

[Euan Buchan]

What a excellent find a Fieldcrest is a bird I have yet to see :t:

[david2004]

That's great John! Well done!

[lvn600]

That's great but I don't think a firecrest is in any of my fieldguides(U.S.A.) and I've never heard of it. What type of bird is it? Size,habitat,food, color etc.? :clap: