Treecreepers spiral up trunks

In January, the trees are bare and it’s a great time to spot tree-dwelling birds such as the treecreeper. This small, energetic bird is found over most of the UK. It has a long, thin beak that curves slightly downwards and can pick up insects such as earwigs and spiders hiding under tree bark. Treecreepers hunt for food by moving up and around a tree trunk, as if they are going up an invisible spiral staircase. They are about 12.5 centimetres long and are speckled brown on top with white underneath and a white stripe above their eye. If you spot one, stay quiet and still – if they are scared they will freeze to try to blend in with the tree. Treecreepers tend to have small territories and sometimes…

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