A scarce bird where I am, the Marsh Tit is even outnumbered by the more threatened Willow Tit at my local patch, so encountering them anywhere is always a bonus.
This bold little chap was keen to check out the very latest crisp flavours (Cajun Squirrel today I think) during a Kite-watching picnic near Beverley in the East Riding. Not a recommended source of nutrition (for man or beast!) but we hadn't packed any bird food in the hamper - though we'll know for future visits.
Unfortunately the kites were too distant to photograph, but with such a good selection of common woodland birds literally at arms length, the Drewton Manor Estate is as good a day's birding as you'll find at this time of year.
The raptors are the real draw though and at one point four common Buzzards (above) and two displaying Sparrowhawks were joined by a migrating Osprey whilst one of the breeding Red Kites sailed over the meadow below - it was difficult to know where to look!
5 comments:
This Marsh tit looks almost identical to your Black capped Chickadee...Amazing.. After saying 'Perhaps not' did he eat some? haha
It is a little chickadee like but doesn't do the silly noises! He took a piece away eventually but never came back! Read in to that what you will!
How cute is that little Tit? I love all of the Tit family - they are just bursting with personality - I bet if you had seed...this little thing would hop onto your hand!
The robin shot is lovely!
Hey that Kite-watching picnic sounded like FUN!
Excellent shots!
Well done!
Cheers, Klaus
Many thanks for brightening up my day with your photography!
Neil
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