Rhinefield Arboretum - Wed 5 Mar

A visit to Rhinefield Arboretum this morning and a pleasant walk in the Spring-time sunshine. A mixed bag on the bird front with several displaying Siskin being seen, the male birds looking wonderful in the sun. There were lots of Goldcrests about too, and I heard about three Firecrests calling but couldn't pin any down unfortunately. The usual woodland species were present, including Treecreeper, Nuthatch and Jay. When I returned to the car park I spotted a very smart male Crossbill alongside a female bird. I also managed a very brief return visit after lunch which was not that eventful...until a Goshawk flew over!