Long tailed Tit by kaward
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Description
My favourite small bird, always puts a smile on my face when I see them or hear their presence in the trees. At just 13–15 cm in length, including its (7–9 cm tail).The flit about in family flocks all winter in the hedgerows, never still in the hunt for food. Now they are starting to pair up for spring, as they breed quite early. There nest is the most amazing thing, an upright elongated dome with a small entrance hole. Constructed from moss and spider's webs! Then lined with hundreds of soft feathers, finally disguised with a coating of lichens. I have only seen them in Blackthorn bushes myself. They like any dense shrub according to the books though.
They have a curious upper eyelid colour if you look close.
Comments (12)
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Excellence mate, I have not found one of these in London, although they are here in the nature reserves and such.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
photosynthesis
Great shot of this plump, fluffy fellow...
Gabrielsdream
Very Interesting, about the nest! Great capture, what a lovely little bird!!
Cyve
Marvelous bird and capture.
durleybeachbum
A terrific photo, Kevin! I have a pair at the feeders every day, but I can only dream of a pic like this.
mbz2662
Beautiful photo :)
jayfar
My wife's favourite too and this is a super pic of it Kevin.
Gammacrucis
Lovely capture! and nice compo too ^_^
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful little bird, and a wonderfully detailed capture! I don't think we have these, I've never seen them. Delightful!
subcultura
very close and detailed... well done !
dochtersions
Yes, a nice recording of one of my favourite visitors here. They are so cute, huh?