Goldcrest and Firecest

[glsammy]

We've been re-organising the Bird Galleries, separating the Buntings and Warblers into their own categories.

Whilst doing this I've noticed we've only got ONE Goldcrest image, and NO Firecest images.So there's a task for us, get out there we need some more!

[Alan]

Originally Posted by glsammy

We've been re-organising the Bird Galleries, separating the Buntings and Warblers into their own categories.

Whilst doing this I've noticed we've only got ONE Goldcrest image, and NO Firecest images.So there's a task for us, get out there we need some more!

Firecrest!!! More chance of snapping a Emu round here!

Rod Hull

[Kev Lewis]

I know where there are both in abundance and I spent more than a few hours trying to get some images of them. Can Stuart add another gallery for empty branches please?

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Alan

Firecrest!!! More chance of snapping a Emu round here!

Rod Hull

That's not good enough Alan. I know for a fact there were Firecests in Lincolnshire last year, Whisby had them. Mind you I spent four days looking for them and as Kev said, saw plenty of empty branches..

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Kev Lewis

I know where there are both in abundance and I spent more than a few hours trying to get some images of them. Can Stuart add another gallery for empty branches please?

Second Laugh out loud moment of the morning, and both connected with you Kev!

[matt_xyz]

you're being too modest Graham, you should have mentioned that you have the only Goldcrest shot in the gallery! I seem to remember an impressive close-up from your kitchen window!

I've had the occasional Goldcrest in my garden but found it utterly impossible to get a shot of them (yep, plenty of empty branches!). I don't think I've ever seen a Firecrest, so it would be nice to get one in the gallery.

Come on Kev, if anyone can do it you can!

Matt

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by matt_xyz

you're being too modest Graham, you should have mentioned that you have the only Goldcrest shot in the gallery! I seem to remember an impressive close-up from your kitchen window!



Matt

I didn't want to brag..

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by Kev Lewis

I know where there are both in abundance and I spent more than a few hours trying to get some images of them. Can Stuart add another gallery for empty branches please?

I know the feeling

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

I think Whisby is the only place around here that Firecrest are seen i think Alan not done much bird photography myslef, but i can imagine they are very difficult to photograph as they just dont stop moving

[paulthomas]

I've just dug out and uploaded a couple of photos of Goldcrests. I get them visiting the garden in winter.

[Ollie]

I know where there are Goldcrests, and I did get a couple of pictures the other week but unfortunately not good enough for the gallery. I am on holiday next week and shall make it my task to get some good enough for the gallery.
Roger

[nightshade]

The goldcrests nest in the gardens of heligan and fly around as if they were hummingbirds!

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by nightshade

The goldcrests nest in the gardens of heligan and fly around as if they were hummingbirds!

Cornwall is a bit far for me, at least for a day trip! I like Heligan though, and especially nearby Mevagissey which I adore! Next time I'm there, I'm out to get the Goldcrests!

[Airehead]

If Cornwall is too far, Glsammy, try Ardnamurchan. That is where I have seen the greatest number.

[eeyore]

Ive got a fire crest shot I took at garten last year - its not very good though as I was shooting hand held with the little bigma and 2xTC - i'll look it out and upload it , you can always delete it if its not up to snuff.