Wednesday 19 January 2022

Milton Firecrests

Along the Milton end of the Carding Mill Trail, 50 metres upstream from the ruined mill where the path runs between the stream and Milton Water Works [aka Firecrest Alley] - 2 firecrests, feeding together in the willows overhanging the stream. There were also several goldcrests around, including two singing, but the firecrests put on a superb performance. I had been drawing a blank all winter so far (and all last winter, though we know a couple wintered in a garden in Sageston). They were constantly on the move, I finally caught one as it stopped for a preen.