Pity we're not likely to have any of those protected species on the
Malago but the wonderful news is that the firecrests (very rare birds)
are back! I have been seeing them in my garden every day now for a
couple of weeks. I am trying to get some decent photos of them. Will
keep trying. see
http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/f/firecrest/index.asp
am trying to see if there is any recognition of these as rare birds,
they are on the RSPB's amber list as there are only about 100 breeding
pairs in Britain! We have one pair, at least, here on the Malago
(behind Cotswold Road) Let me know of any other rare sightings - Nixie