Red Crossbill - Driving along the highway on the way back from Tofino, we noticed a flock of birds on the side of the highway just off Taylor River bridge. It turned out to be Red crossbills licking the salt from the road. They were several birds on the ground tilting their heads almost upside down to get the most salt possible. I have seen flocks of crossbills come to the ocean shore and lick the salt from the rocks. There must be a deficiency of salt in the pine cone nuts. Michael Klotz - www.TheBirdBlogger.com
Red Crossbill - Taylor River