I've been away for quite a while, but now I hope that I can once again post on a regular basis. I couldn't think of a better way to come back with a bird as smart and difficult to see as our Bearded Tit. I got extremely lucky a couple of weeks ago when I was looking for a Long-tailed Duck along the East bank at Cley Marshes in Norfolk. Suddenly from the reeds to my left I heard the call of a group of Bearded Tits. So I stopped and waited, and thankfully they all came out to play. I've never been this lucky with these birds. It's usually a fleeting glimpse as they skim over a reed bed and disappear out of sight. Not on this occasion though.
And this is the Long-tailed Duck. Unfortunately it stayed distant and was diving continuously, so made it very difficult to get any decent shots. This will do as a record shot though.
Both birds are anchanting! I was so lucky as to photograph one Long-Tailed Duck last year - lucky beacause they do not spend the summer where I live, but much norther.
ReplyDeleteAll the best!
What beautiful, fascinating bird I have never seen!
ReplyDeleteGreetings Elke
Hello, The Bearded Tit is so pretty. Love their colors. Great series of photos. I hope the see the Long-tailed Duck this winter. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe Bearded Tit is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have been trying to photograph some diving ducks, too. Just as I am getting the camera focused, down they go!
Have a wonderful weekend!
The bearded tit is gorgeous! I wondered why I thought it looked sad...almost looks like tears with his markings. What pretty colors! Happy weekend! Nice to see you for critters!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautifully coloured bird. Must have been fun to see. - Margy
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous my eyes now wide open
ReplyDeleteThe little fella in the top image has fantastic colors!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your Post... thank you for sharing, have a good week.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos of colorful birds. I'm amazed at the patience and the steady hand required to capture them in pictures.
ReplyDeleteThats a really beautiful bird. Looks like a tropical surprise.
ReplyDeleteI wish these fellas were found around here - it's beautiful.
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