This was my first birding "expedition" of the new year. I set off with a nice sunny morning forecast. I have been informed and read that they have to drink regularly and also that they are faithful to their drinking puddles. I had been down looking for them but on rainier days and they did not show at all.
As the sun rose for the first hour there were a few birds around but no sign of the Crossbills.
This Pied Wagtail made a great distraction while I was waiting.
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| Confiding Pied Wagtail |
After what seemed an age and I was beginning to loose heart, this female made a short appearance.
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| Female Common Crossbill |
Then about twenty minutes before I had to leave, a group of males came down for a drink
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| Always thirsty |
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| A handsome male |
They are really great birds to see and a real forest specialist. Its great when a plan comes together and you get a result! I have been told by a birding friend that their bills cross over in different directions on different birds. I must look this up! Happy New Year to all my birding and wildlife watching friends.
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