Along with the firecrest, the goldcrest is the UK’s smallest bird which is probably the reason I have never seen one – that was until this little fellow decided to appear.  The light was very poor at the time which is why the shots are not as sharp as I would have liked.

Goldcrest

Goldcrest

Goldcrest

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