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

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.





23 comments:

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

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

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

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

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  5. ...you captured this fellow well!

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  6. Aww... he reminds me of fat chickadee.

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

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

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

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  11. Great photos of a very beautiful little bird.

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  12. You did well to get such good photos.

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

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

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