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Crossbill
The crossbill is a chunky finch with a large head and bill which is crossed over at the tips. Most often encountered in noisy family groups or larger flocks, usually flying close to treetop height. It feeds acrobatically, fluttering from cone to cone. Adult males are a distinctive brick-red and females greenish-brown. It is most usually found in Scots pine, spruce and larch trees, especially mature forest or old plantations. It feeds on seeds from conifers and regularly comes down to pools to drink.
When to see this species : Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
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