Goldcrest | Dreoilín easpaig/ Dreolín ceannbhuí | Regulus regulusA goldcrest is about 9 centimetres long with a wingspan of 14 centimetres. A goldcrest is usually heard before the bird is seen — they have a very thin, highpitched call, an erratic szitt-szitt-szitt. Most are insect eaters though some will also eat fruit, especially outside the breeding season. Featured in Birds of Ireland: A field guide by Jim Wilson, with photographs by Mark CarmodyJim Wilson is a wildlife writer, broadcaster, tour leader, and former chairman of BirdWatch Ireland. He has been involved in the study and conservation of birds in Ireland for more than 45 years, contributing to several major surveys and international projects.

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2026 02:37 UTC