April 2012 part 5

Still at the caravan park. Saturday afternoon the rain subsided a little so we went for a walk in the wood. Our first spot was a tree creeper flying to the bottom of the tree and moving upwards while spiralling round the trunk probing the bark for food. It uses its tail to steady itself.

Tree Creeper (Certhia familiaris)  Generally it is a solitary but will flock together with other small birds. It breeds in coniferous and deciduous woods  throughout Britain and Ireland. Living on a diet of insects and seeds.

Tree Creeper

Mouse up a tree,

White belly

Close to the bark,

Curved bill

And tail support.

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