[gjgetaway]

Today a pair of Goldcrests arrived in the Camellia plant next to our window.
They stayed for 10-15 mins flicking about not 12" from my face on the other side of the glass. They were totally unconcerned that i was taking photosand videos with the camera on the window. Is this close encounter unusual? I certainly enjoyed studying these lovely little birds.

[nigeldphoto]

Charming little birds thanks for sharing.
Nigel

[Gretchen]

I guess it depends on how light hits the windows, but birds sometimes might not see inside and be aware of people's presence. A very nice opportunity for you! And interesting to get to watch two together. Did you seem them looking for insects on the camellia?

[gjgetaway]

Hi Gretchen, they did not seem to be looking for food at all, I thought it must have been some sort of courtship behaviour.
Regards
Geoff

[Stranger]

Hi
I often see Goldcrests in and around the Leylandii trees at my workplace and they seem utterly unafraid, letting me get within a foot or so.
Pity I`m not allowed to take a camera to work.

[HydeParkDave]

I too, a couple of winters ago, managed to get within a foot or so of a Goldcrest on a low hanging branch. It is odd how birds generally fly at even a hint of taking an interest in them but just occasionally they seem totally unperturbed.