Firecrest (Regulus ingnicapillus)

A short range migrant, overwintering in some areas (including Shropshire in 2009/10!). Similar in size and features to Goldcrest but has a prominent white supercilium and black eye-stripe.

Firecrest Stanley Park 14 3 09 IMG_2985

Firecrest Stanley Park 14 3 09 IMG_2985



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Firecrest Stanley Park 14 3 09 IMG_2990



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Hobby flight Berry Head 19 9 09 IMG_4159_filtered



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