Long tailed tit

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  1. whis4ey

    whis4ey Head Gardener

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    This little chap (well two of them actually) appeared at the feeder a few days ago
    I have never seen this little bird before, although it is supposed to be quite prevalent (hiding mostly in hedgerows and woodlands I suppose)
    Apparently it doesn't eat seeds or nuts, so it must have enjoyed the half coconut of fat [​IMG]
    Always nice to capture something different, although they didn't wait to pose and I was lucky to get a shot at all
     
  2. Blueroses

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    I love these, and although they are supposed to be fairly prevalent, I have only started to see them in my garden these past 2 - 3 years. I have seen them in the last few days too, and yes, always in pairs. They seem to be a bit timid of other birds. Mine were feeding on Niger seeds in a feeder which only they, and Goldfinches use. :)
     
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    Apparently, if it wasn't for their tail, which accounts for more than half their length, they would be the smallest British bird! Instead, that honour goes to the Goldcrest.

    Chris

    [​IMG]
     
  4. wiseowl

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    Hi Chris cracking Images :)
     
  5. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Some good images there.:thumb:

    I was under the impession that these guys went around in small flocks, or am I thinking of another kind of tit?
     
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    i get a flock of about 12 long tailed tits here in Norfolk. very rarely do I see a lone one, though it has been known. they come in for the fat balls and nuts.
     
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    Normally in small groups but sometimes in pairs, they never stay long in one place.
     
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