Friday 13 February 2015

Breakfast is served.

During my vain attempt to locate Hawfinch a few weeks ago in Norfolk, I did stumble across a bird that I tend to only see in Norfolk. Although, having said that, I did see one in Greater Manchester last year, but that is quite a rarity.
The Marsh Tit. So similar to the Willow Tit, that it is pretty damn difficult to separate the two. It's a great little bird though, and on the cold morning that I saw them (at least 2) they were playing ball rather nicely. Usually so quick to dart in and out of the feeding area, that it's a real challenge to put the binoculars on them.
Thankfully, there was a nice amount of food out for them and they were frequent visitors to a fence post that allowed me to set up the camera and wait.

Marsh Tit, tucking in to breakfast.


 
Foraging in the undergrowth  were a couple of Nuthatches.


A Robin, so friendly and so close, I couldn't get it all in the image.
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29 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirl13 February 2015 at 11:37

    The robin has such a sweet face!

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  2. Helma13 February 2015 at 16:43

    Beautiful pictures of the Marsh tit. This is indeed very difficult to distinguish from the matop and blackcap. Also you nuthatch and the portrait of the robin you know beautiful to photograph.
    Greetings, Helma

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  3. Gerald (SK14)13 February 2015 at 20:39

    great close-up of the robin

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  4. Stewart M14 February 2015 at 06:46

    Marsh and Willow can be hard to tell apart (not that I have to anymore!) - call was the way I trusted more than plumage.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  5. eileeninmd14 February 2015 at 10:16

    They are beautiful birds. So similar to our cute Chickadee. Awesome photos..Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy Valentine's Day weekend!

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  6. Margaret Birding For Pleasure14 February 2015 at 12:00

    I had to laugh at that Robin. It was going to have his photo taken come what may!! .All great shots. Have a lovely weekend

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  7. TexWisGirl14 February 2015 at 14:20

    adorable, all of them!

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  8. Unknown14 February 2015 at 17:28

    Wonderful little birds! I love the close up of the robin.

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  9. Anni 15 February 2015 at 09:35

    That close up of the robin is extraordinary!!! Such detail. And the Marsh Tit....awesome. Loved the title of this post too.

    Once again, thanks for taking time to add your link to share your birding post at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!!

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  10. Bob Bushell15 February 2015 at 11:20

    Brilliant photos Adam. My favourite is the Robin, superb.

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  11. A Colorful World15 February 2015 at 18:12

    The marsh tits and nuthatches, so sweet! And of course little robin ready for his closeup, Mr. DeMille! Lovely shots of all.

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  12. Saun15 February 2015 at 20:10

    Great shots!!!!!

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  13. Laura15 February 2015 at 23:43

    wow that final photo is really gorgeous! I hope you will link up with I Heart Macro too:-)

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  14. Gillena Cox16 February 2015 at 16:24

    luv the poise in the first photo;; have a good week

    much love...

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  15. Laura16 February 2015 at 16:45

    I'm so pleased you shared these wonderful photos with I Heart Macro, thanks:-)

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  16. Molly16 February 2015 at 17:42

    Love the shot of the Robin they are such beautiful birds

    Mollyxxx

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  17. fredamans16 February 2015 at 19:57

    Great shots, especially the robin!

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  18. mick16 February 2015 at 20:03

    Great photos - all the birds are beautiful - and the Marsh Tit eating from the fence post is perfectly posed.

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  19. Kenneth Cole Schneider16 February 2015 at 20:38

    I love the colors of the Robin and the antics of the tit. Beautiful photos!

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  20. Valerie16 February 2015 at 21:52

    Exquisite captures Adam. Thank you for sharing.

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  21. carol l mckenna16 February 2015 at 23:12

    Beautiful birds and fantastic photography!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  22. Inspired By June17 February 2015 at 18:00

    These are great captures, Adam. Little birds are my favorite. So interesting to see your varieties with the same names, looking similar, but different!

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  23. Villrose18 February 2015 at 17:29

    A nice little fellow you "caught" :)
    The sweet Robin is one of my favourites in the garden. Makes me happy to watch it.

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  24. The ATELIER Handmade18 February 2015 at 22:02

    Beautiful, love, love love these pictures. Such a cute subjects!

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  25. BumbleVee19 February 2015 at 17:47

    awww... what a beautiful close up .... they almost look blue.....

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  26. facile et beau - Gusta19 February 2015 at 18:53

    Lovely pictures of this little birds.

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  27. Pearl Maple21 February 2015 at 20:36

    those are lovely nature study photos, thanks for sharing


    my blog moved to www.pearlmaple.com

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  28. RobertN22 February 2015 at 06:29

    Beautiful post.

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  29. Fun6025 February 2015 at 11:36

    Great picture of the nuthatch.

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