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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/1600 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos -4- [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-06-12 9:09
Viewed: 387
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In March a pair of Long-tailed Tits was building a nest in a conifer just near to my house. They were busy for a couple of weeks. And then in April the nest was done and it was quiet. Till the end of April. On a mourning I found a totally destroyed nest on the ground. The birds were flying around for a couple of days and then disappeared. I didn’t have seen them again.

The Long-tailed Tit, Aegithalos caudatus, is a very small passerine bird. It breeds in most of Europe and Asia. It is usually a non-migratory species, although there have been several extralimital records, and migration has been observed in north-eastern Europe.
Its family, Aegithalidae, is related to the true tits, and in the winter it is often found with tit flocks.

It is a very small bird at only 13–15 cm in length including its very long tail, which makes up 7–9 cm of the total. The Long-tailed Tit is black and brown above and whitish below, with reddish flanks. It has a white crown. North European birds (A. c. caudatus) have completely white heads and flanks. There are several other subspecies which vary substantially in plumage. Hybridization between subspecies is common, and the hybridization zone between caudatus and europaeus seems to move in an easterly direction.

Long-tailed Tits are found in deciduous woodlands with significant undergrowth. This is a restless species, constantly on the move as it searches for insects and other small food items. During the autumn and winter, it is usually found in flocks of p to thirty individuals; it has been described as an avian sheep.

During the breeding season (late February to July), Long-tailed Tits form monogamous pairs, and raise a single brood of six to twelve eggs in a woven closed nest, often concealed within a tree or shrub. The nest is held together with spider webs, camouflaged with lichen and lined with feathers. Adult male birds will often choose to assist their parents or brothers in raising offspring if their own nest is predated.

The two main calls are a srih-srih-srih, and a churr.

Source: Wikipedia
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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-06-12 9:22]

Hello Peter
Nice capture with great details and natural colors. Very cute this little bird.
Well done.
Regards
Razvan

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  • oki Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 81 W: 10 N: 114] (584)
  • [2009-06-12 9:23]

Hi Peter,

I'd like to hear the srih-srih-srih and churr.... It is not easy to get them sitting somewhere. It looks, as if it was a windy day due to its feathers.
It's a pity that the bird is not 100% clear, but colors and presentation great.

Best regards Oki

Ciao Peter, lovely bird in nice pose, fine details, splendid colors, excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 162 N: 911] (2687)
  • [2009-06-12 10:06]

Hello Peter,
Sad news, but that's life, I expect the Crows or a Magpie had a nice meal! Lovely capture of this tired-looking parent in a nice pose. I love the look of their eyes. Beautiful light and colours and fine sharp details.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-06-12 10:07]

Hello Peter,
A fine capture of a ruffled Long-tailed Tit in a pleasing simple composition against a blue sky.
Your note has a tragic story and i feel that this year many birds have not been able to breed because of the cold late spring and early summer that reduces the insect life.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 650 W: 0 N: 228] (4844)
  • [2009-06-12 10:48]

Hello Peter,
Wonderful capture of this lovely little bird in nice pose with great details and sharpness.Well done.
Regards.
Dűrzan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-06-12 11:03]

Hi Peter. What a shame about the nest i wonder what did it. Lets hope they built another one and had some young. I like the pose in this one , showing us all the detail in the featehrs.With natural colours. It stands out so well from the plain Blue sky. well done TFS.
Nick.

Have a nice weekend.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2009-06-12 12:30]

Ha Peter,

Jammer dat het nest is verwoest,maar gebeurt soms in natuur nietwaar,zelf liep ik enige dagen geleden ook weer eens een groep van deze staartmezen tegengekomen,een kiekje kunnen maken,maar niet echt tevreden over de pose hoe hij erop stond en daarna waren ze snel weer vertrokken,wellicht ietwat onscherp,maar misschien door de gedane crop,hij staat er in ieder geval in een leuke pose op,prettig weekend

Paul

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 71 N: 757] (4683)
  • [2009-06-12 13:18]

Hello Peter,
I've always seen photos this species in static pose but yours look if the bird fly out. Here I see another colours his plumage. Interesting history.
Regards, Pawel

Neat composition in the framing of this bird...only one notch oof...but not enough to do but mention to make it official I guess...nobody will call me for being dishonest in my crits...

Very good my friend and keep on clicking!
Bob

hello Peter

an excellent photo of the Long-tailed Tit,
very fine POV and framing, beautiful luminosity,
excellent sharpness and details of the plumage,
the catch-light render the photo more beautiful
and the bird's pose bring dynamism to the image,

TFS

Asbed

hello Peter
splendid his glance and yours, exceptional pose and capture
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Hi and Good Morning MF Peter,
What a prety l'il bird:) it has an awesome colours and pattern.
Greatly captured bu you on wire with lovely pose and excellent details MF.
TFS and have a nice Saturday!
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Peter,
another splendid picture of this cute bird, i like this lovely pose of the Long-tailed Tit taken with great timing and good sharpness, very beautiful natural colours, a great composition
TFS
Have a good weekend
Maurizio

Hello Peter,
Great capture but sad story, jungle law!
Good light and colours
Well done
Albert

Hello Peter
a sad story with the destroyed nest of this birds, ut very beautiful shot, great pose and POV against a wonderful blue sky, very well focusing on the head of this long-tailed tit
have a nice sunday
Jacqueline

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-06-13 16:07]

Hi Peter,this is very very nice! Unsual pose of the bird and excellent point of view.Perfect light and very good sharpness.And the blue of sky as background is always the ebst way to contrast the bird.My best compliments,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

Hallo Peter,

wat sneu van dat nest en jammer want je had unieke foto'sv kunnen maken.
Deze is ook weer prachtig en voor de natuur hoef je niet echt na het buitenland toe.

Gert

Hello again Peter,
Another beautiful bird with wonderful pose.
TFS and regards,
Deniz

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 56 N: 4667] (16040)
  • [2009-06-17 6:39]

Hello Peter.
This is a very fine close up of this cute little Tits . the detail and natural colours is very good, a nice POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Best regards Siggi

Hello Peter, lovely shot of this cute bird with lovely pose, wonderful colours and details.
TFS and regards,
Bahadır

Peter,
A highly DETAILED image with lovely notes to accompany.
Regards,
Mario.

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-07-15 5:32]

Hi Peter,
cute little bird with lovely blue sky as the background.
Exciting pose and lovely eyes in sharpness.
Very interesting composition and the branch is very special graphic here.

regards,
foozi

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