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Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Monday 17 August 2015

Willow Tit

While I wait around for the Bullfinches to show at Pennington, there are lots of other birds to keep me occupied. Never a dull moment here, with plenty of wildlife to keep me entertained.
I could sit in the hide for hours watching birds flit in and out and numerous squirrels scampering around.
One particular bird that you don't see very much at all, or for very long, is the Willow Tit. They don't hang around. Usually, if you're quick enough, you can spot them on the fringes. Then they'll dart to a table, take a seed, and then just as quickly dart back into the cover of the undergrowth. All done in a matter of seconds.
Trying to get anything on camera is a real challenge, but who doesn't like a challenge?

This little guy showed me all its best sides before flitting off in the blink if an eye.




43 comments:

  1. Cute shots of this adorable bird. It is so similar to our chickadee. Enjoy your day!

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  2. Wonderful pictures of that cute little bird Adam..Have a nice week..

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  3. Congratulations on achieving the impossible with those photos.

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  4. They are so sweet. We've had a tremendous amount of baby birds visit our deck this summer. My boys have loved it!

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  5. Cute little bird. I wonder if they are as friendly as our black-capped chickadees.

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  6. Great photo. It is a beautiful little bird.

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  7. It's a beautiful bird and great shots.

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  8. Nicely done Adam. I never see Willow Tits never mind get photos of them.

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  9. Nicely done Adam. I never see Willow Tits never mind get photos of them.

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  10. Wonderful shots! Such a little beauty!

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  11. Great photos - I particularly enjoyed the 2nd one!
    Have a Happy Week!
    Peace :)

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  12. Gorgeous photos - you're a talented bird photographer!
    Thank you for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/08/double-play-on-way.html

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  13. How cool that he turned for you to get every angle.

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  14. wonderful shots. that little guy knows how to pose. a real pro.

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  15. What lens do you use to shoot these little fellas you always manage to capture so well?

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    1. It's a 300mm lens, but with a 1.4 x teleconverter on it, which effectively makes it just over 400mm. It gets me nice and close without disturbing the little guys. :-)

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  16. What a lovely little fellow - I suspect I *may* have seen one but it would fall into the category of LBJ - Little Brown Job!
    Thanks for adding more of your great photos to #AnimalTales

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  17. A curious little creature. Great shots!

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  18. Beautiful shots! My husband does a lot of bird photography, it's hard to get shots as clear as yours.

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  19. Oh how sweet...cousin to our chickadees who have been bringing their babies to the sunflower hearts feeders and I love to listen to them line up and practice their "chickadee...dee...dee..dee.." call as I guess it is learned and there may be regional accents... Sweet photos Adam...Michelle

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  20. What a wonderful little bird andgreat shots of it Stuart.

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  21. Very cute! Always rewarding to get good shots of flitty little birds! And I agree with the comments about it being reminiscent of a chickadee.

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  22. A cute little fellow! Beautiful captures:)

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  23. Very cute little bird. I don't have much luck with photographing birds, but I do love to watch them. I need to get a book on my local species so that I can actually identify them.

    Visiting from the Animal Tales link up. Oh speaking of link ups, I host one on Mondays, for macro and close up photos. Would be wonderful if you joined us next week.

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    1. Just a little patience is all you need Stephanie, and I shall certainly try and link up to your Macro link next Monday. :-)

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  24. Beautiful shots, Adam! I get the Tufted Titmouse to our feeders.
    Have a Happy Week!
    Peace :)

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  25. Adam, These bird shots are terrific. I know it takes patience! Sylvia D.

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  26. Love the way they peer out of one eye

    Mollyxxx

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  27. Lovely shots! I love watching our little chickadees, here in America; they look similar. :) I'm a birder, too, and a new follower of your blog. :)

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  28. Wonderful mages of this darling little bird. It sat still for a few minutes! Awesome! :-)

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  29. So sweet . Ones remind me both in looks and behavior, of our chickadees, one of my favorites. They expend so much energy in comparison to the little they seem to eat!

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  30. Sweet little bird and great photos! I agree with Sallie, they do remind me of our chickadees, which I also love.

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  31. We just watch your latest publications. Your photos are always beautiful ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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    1. Thank you Céline & Philippe. I enjoy your posts too :-)

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  32. Like you say Adam a species we see all too infrequently. Nice shots.

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  33. Great photos! I'm with you - I could sit for hours and watch the birds in my backyard!

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  34. Nice job capturing one of these quick little guys! Observing birds (and other wildlife) is fun but it's nice to once in awhile get an image or two to enjoy!

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