Wow!!! What a story for a wee Siskin, a well travelled lady, flitting between Waternish and Highley in Shropshire!

Thanks to Alan Mearns for the photograph and the story.

In Waternish Red deer are quite common and can be seen at all times of the day. If you wish to try to spot one whilst out walking for instance, remember the wind direction is important. If it is behind you the chances are that the deer will scent you long before you can see them. Walk very slowly and try not to put yourself in a situation where you are silhouetted against the sky. Deer have excellent hearing, therefore keep as quite as possible. Another way is to find a vantage point overlooking a feeding area, get there early in the morning or late in the afternoon, find somewhere to sit, and just wait and watch. Who knows what else you may see!