While taking a short break during some tidying up the garden l heard the unmistakable chatty clicking sounds of Long-tailed Tits right above my head in the Lilac. The camera was nearby but the subject was far too close for the 70-300 lens so I waited and eventually one individual decided to investigate the newly filled fatball feeder. This species rarely sits still for long so only a very quick snap before it flew across to the trellis and then into next doors garden, quickly followed by its comrades.
Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus)
A brief but pleasurable encounter. FAB.
What a cute little bird, and you captured him so well! Love the coloring in this last photo.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Frank! It's a beautiful bird, a very appealing little fellow. Last summer I watched a flock flying in and out of a pine tree in Germany; they are really fast, as you say, and hard to get a good picture of. I love that impish look!
ReplyDeleteHi Frank...saw a few post with this little guy today and I still love seeing him!!
ReplyDeleteLovely photo's and adorable subject!!
I see that new leaf growth ...ooooh I'm envious!!
What a precious little ball of "fluff." Great images.
ReplyDeleteThey certainly don't hang around Frank.
ReplyDeleteNice Long-tailed Tits, well taken Frank.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures Frank! A very nice reward for your labours in the garden, you were right to have your camera nearby :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any in my garden for some time.
Wow the last picture is simply splendid Frank... I love this small feathered friend of us but they move so actively that they are really hard to get pictures of!
ReplyDeleteToo close??? That had to be within 5 feet! We all should have this problem more often. I do enjoy these Tit postings.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures Frank.
ReplyDeleteThey really brighten a day when they make an appearance.
Nice encounter Frank, These little beauties rarely visit my Garden, unfortunately
ReplyDeleteFatball feeder? Looks like a fatball bird! So cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Everyone. Glad you enjoyed the fleeting glimpses of the LTT also known as the Bottle or Barrel Tit for obvious reasons. FAB.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Frank. Sitting here in the sun, I am just imagining their lovely little calls as they work busily along the hedge. thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Frank. We have recently started to get a pair regularly visiting our garden as well but have yet to encounter the "too close" problem.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a lovely garden visitor which, as you say, rarely stays still for long.
ReplyDeleteHi Tony. I certainly envy you in the sunshine and delighted to share some homeland memories.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam. This species appears less affraid of a close encounter than our other regular Tit visitors.
Thanks John.
A wonderful series. I especially like the last one--it is an outstanding portrait.
ReplyDeleteCheers Willard. Just a pity a bit of the rose got in the way!
ReplyDeleteHe's so fluffy! And cute! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteHi EmptyNester. Yes Pam, a fluffy ball with a long tail and very chatty!
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