Goldcrest predominated at St Cath's and were well represented under Gore Cliff and along the old black gang road. Remarkably I couldn't pick anything out with them. Continued on and a classic long tailed tit/chiff/gc flock flitting about really gave me hope, but again, nothing scarcer tagging along with them. At least nothing vocal or obvious. Still, being surrounded by see-ping goldcrest is always a welcome autumn experience, especially when you think about their migratory feat.
This was posted on my facebook from BBC springwatch:
Fact of the Day time!
People used to think that Goldcrests were too small to cross the channel from Europe, as they only weigh about the same as a 20p coin. This led to the belief that they rode here on the backs of Woodcocks, which often arrive around the same time.
For this reason, Goldcrests were often given the rather lovely name of Woodcock Pilot!
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People used to think that Goldcrests were too small to cross the channel from Europe, as they only weigh about the same as a 20p coin. This led to the belief that they rode here on the backs of Woodcocks, which often arrive around the same time.
For this reason, Goldcrests were often given the rather lovely name of Woodcock Pilot!
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Of course, we now know that they do make the mammoth journey all by themselves!
The humble goldcrest regulus regulus. Most photographers are aiming for pin sharp shots, normally of the bird perched and posing, which has its merits, but I felt these shots capture what it's like in the field watching these restless little delights. Or maybe I'm just a crap photographer. But I like them.
Coastal path Atherfield: Common gull with med and BH gulls
Perched stonechat shots are probably 10 a penny but this shows the underwing quite nicely
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