The goldcrest really deserves to be the bird of the month. The first one came on September, 30th, and now there are one or two indididuals nearly every day. It was expected. The preferred habitat of this little bird are spruces. Some spruces have been leaning against the hut over the last few days to become firewood. The goldcrests scan its barks for insects.

In Germany, goldcrests are common breeding birds. They build their nests in spruces. As there do not grow any trees on Trischen Island, goldcrests only can be watched in spring and autumn while bird migration.

The bird migration is the most dangerous part of life of a goldcrest. These smallest birds of Europe have a weight of only five grams and can drift on a wrong way due to strong winds. Lighthouses and lighted houses can be dangers for the dwarfs, too.

You goldcrests, I wish you a pleasant journey!