Saturday, 9 March 2019

Coal Tit - Pennington Flash

The Coal Tit is a bird I've rarely been able to photograph. I see them often, but they are so quick and flitty. Even when I've set up at feeding stations, they are the quickest birds around. They are constantly on the move. They head get to the feeder, grab some food and then head off quickly to the safety of the undergrowth, never allowing a clear shot.
At Pennington Flash a few weeks ago I got lucky and managed just a few shots of this nippy little fellow. The sun was a little too bright, but I was pleased to get something more than a blur, and these are the best I've ever managed of this species.





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23 comments:

  1. italiafinlandia9 March 2019 at 07:17

    So cute...

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  2. Anu9 March 2019 at 11:23

    Hello Adam. Wonderful photos of the Coal Tit. I just love coal tits!

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  3. eileeninmd9 March 2019 at 11:40

    Hello, adorable bird and photos. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  4. Phil Slade9 March 2019 at 19:31

    You're dead right Adam. A second or two is all the time they give us.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,9 March 2019 at 21:56

    Nice shots. Sometimes you have to patient, but the results are worth it.

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  6. Tom9 March 2019 at 22:01

    ...you captured this fellow well!

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  7. sandyland10 March 2019 at 00:31

    wow unique close up

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  8. Linda10 March 2019 at 05:56

    Aww... he reminds me of fat chickadee.

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  9. Anni 10 March 2019 at 11:43

    You've certainly photographed them perfectly THIS time!!

    Thanks so much for sharing this post with us at I'd Rather B Birdin'

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  10. Little Wandering Wren10 March 2019 at 15:15

    Bingo! Brilliant photos - lovely little coal tit, he looks great against a blue sky backdrop too.

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  11. Bob Bushell10 March 2019 at 19:34

    Lovely Coal Tit images Adam.

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  12. Jenn Jilks10 March 2019 at 21:27

    They look a lot like our chickadees.
    (ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

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  13. hula-la11 March 2019 at 00:00

    Great shots!!!

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  14. Lois11 March 2019 at 01:09

    You got some wonderful photos! It does look like the chickadees in my backyard.

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  15. Carol @Comfort Spring Station11 March 2019 at 14:21

    He is a cute fellow!

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  16. mick11 March 2019 at 19:39

    Great photos of a very beautiful little bird.

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  17. Fun6011 March 2019 at 21:55

    You did well to get such good photos.

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  18. Nature Notes12 March 2019 at 01:05

    Adorable

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  19. NCSue12 March 2019 at 13:13

    Love chickadees - they're so perky and pretty.
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2019/03/just-do-it.html

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  20. Sami12 March 2019 at 15:24

    Thanks for popping by my blog. Lovely photos of this tiny bird :)

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  21. Debbie13 March 2019 at 03:53

    always a thrill to "rise to the occasion" and capture a bird that is often difficult to photograph. the bird is beautiful, your images as well!!

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  22. KB14 March 2019 at 02:38

    Gorgeous little birds

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  23. Sharon16 March 2019 at 18:21

    Looks like you are having a conversation with the birds up close!

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