
There must have been plenty of food as they stayed, unusually, for about an hour as did a similar number of Blue Tits, mainly juveniles:

What made the hour even better for me was a couple of other birds flitting about the same tree. I am pretty certain one was a Chiffchaff:

If I am correct then it's my first sighting of a Chiffchaff.
It didn't end there.
Among the branches I spotted a Goldcrest rapidly darting about:

Altogether it was a very enjoyable morning's garden bird watching.
One unusual thing. All the time I was watching these visitors I didn't see one of the usual large group of House Sparrows.
Mac app 'Picture Collage Maker 3' was used this time.
Oh, how wonderful to have such a feast of bird watching John! Those little long-tailed tits are too gorgeous for words! Very tiny, by the looks of it? And I can see why you're so chuffed with spotting a Chiffchaff, beautiful!
ReplyDeletethose long-tails are absolutely precious! you got some great shots of them. :)
ReplyDeleteTWG: They are such gentle birds. I have never seen them squabble or fight over food.
DeleteThe gold crest really showed off for you.
ReplyDeleteIt did Wilma. I was pleased to get a good shot of the crest.
DeleteA good selection but the Goldcrest is the star of the show. I see them but never get a clear shot.
ReplyDeleteAdrian. Fortunately the old Christmas tree is tatty with plenty of open space.
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