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Blue Tit


Blue Tit
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Copyright: Hilary Wilkinson (Hil) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1406] (4831)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-06-14 14:16
Viewed: 737
Points: 47
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Well I actually managed to get a shot of a Blue Tit, its not very sharp and it was too far away so its heavily cropped but its all I could manage, do they ever stay still for more than 5 secs.

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Description

At first glance the acrobatic and cheeky Blue Tit is a blue and yellow bird.closer inspection reveals bright blue wings, tail and crown, yellow underparts, greenish back and mantle, white cheeks, and black eye stripe, bib and collar. They also have a black streak down the middle of the belly, and a white wing bar (across the coverts). The bill is black and the legs are a blue-grey. The sexes are similar, though the female is slightly paler.The juvenile birds are duller than the adults and have greener crown, wings and tail, and yellow cheeks.

Voice

The Blue Tit's song is "tsee-tsee-tsu-hu-hu-hu-hu" and can be heard all year round. The alarm call is a churring sound. Have a Listen

Feeding

Blue Tits feed mostly on insects, especially caterpillars, and seeds. In springtime they feed also on pollen, nectar and sap, and in the autumn on berries.
In the garden they search among the plants and crevices for insects (e.g. aphids, beetles, and caterpillars) and spiders, but also take sunflower hearts or high energy seed from bird feeders, or peck at a suet food bar or peanuts.
They are one of the most agile birds, and they will entertain for hours by hanging upside down from feeders, branches, etc. They are also opportunists and will often peck through foil milk bottle tops for the cream.
Blue Tits, and other tits, also peck putty around windows, usually at winter time. Some may simply be hungry and attracted to the linseed oil in the putty, though it is thought more likely that they are simply searching for food.

Nesting

Blue Tits will nest in any hole in a tree, wall or nest box. They are well known for nesting in more unusual places, such as letter boxes, pipes, etc. The nest is a cup made by the female from moss, wool, dead leaves, spiders' webs, and lined with down.
Their clutch size is the largest among nidicolous species, laying typically 10 to 12 eggs. The eggs are laid at such a time that green caterpillars will be abundant when the chicks hatch. Second clutches are rare.
The eggs are smooth and glossy, and white with purplish-red or reddish-brown spots. They are about 16 mm by 12 mm. The female incubates the eggs by herself. After the young hatch, they are fed by both parents.

Notes from http://www.garden-birds.co.uk
ridvan, iris, Kaszek, nglen, Ken52, dew77, mikou, hester, Alex99, jeanpaul, XOTAELE, lawhill, NellyD, Debz has marked this note useful
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Hi Hilary. Difficult subject photographed well. Shame about the twig on the head but these birds never pose for us do they? Enough relief around the eye to give it definition. Best, Brat.

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 556 W: 0 N: 1138] (5140)
  • [2007-06-14 15:02]

selam hilary ; excellent shot of this bird, very good details presented , very nice BG and POV, well captured with splendid colours TFS
regards
ridvan

Hello Hilary,
Good shot of the Blue Tit. I guess all of us try that long range shot despite the fact that we know it mayn't give the best kind of results, 'coz we badly want to have atleast one shot of this or that particular creature in our collection.We always hope for the luck that the shot will turn out good.

Nice shot with great environs. i really like those branches that are around.the details on the bird is visible too.The sky behind looks a beautiful blue.Just trying to crop a little more in abid to get closer to your subject, I did a WS for my learning.I hope you wont mind and like it.

TFS & cheers

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  • Kaszek Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 58 N: 390] (1447)
  • [2007-06-14 15:36]

Hi Hilary,
Lovely and cute Blue Tit.
Fine details and POV. I like it!
TFS

Soooo cute, Hilary, I love your blue tit.
Wonderful colours against the blue sky, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2007-06-14 16:56]

Hi Hilary. Good shot of the Blue Tit. hard to get some times. very good detail and colour. with a nice POV.very well done TFS. great notes to.
Nick..

Hello Hilary,
I commend you for patience and fortitude. It is very difficult to capture these little jitterbugs! I think you have done a good job. Great pov of the bird in its natural setting. Nice detail and just a hint of light in its eye.
Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4179)
  • [2007-06-14 18:44]

Good effort on this tiny bird. I think your results were excellent for the circumstances. Colors are nice with good exposure and good eye contact. Excellent note and nice idea to provide link for song of bird.

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2007-06-15 4:08]

Hi Hillary,
Wonderful shot of this cute Blue Tit. The focus is a bit soft but I like the tone of the shot. Nice colours, perfect natural lighting and the ambience is superbly captured with this good POV. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2007-06-15 5:52]

Hi Hil,
a cute little Blue Tit.
Sharp and well composed.
Great colours aswell.
Well done,
Joey

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-06-15 13:24]

Hello Hilary,
Very nice capture of this blue tit.POV,colors,BG,pose
of bird and composition are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • mikou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 863 W: 73 N: 1348] (5265)
  • [2007-06-15 16:43]

Hi Hilary.
I like this your picture.I very like look this lovely small birds in our garden.They're very cute and also very active.Your capture is very beautiful with nice pose and with amazing colors and also with nice light.Good details are very visible and superb blue sky like BG is wonderful.Well composed this your presentation,and very good your note too.
TFS.Best greetings Milos.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
  • [2007-06-16 3:29]

Hi Hilary

I don't find the twigs distracting, it is natural for these little birds to be hidden in the trees. I think it gives it a nice natural setting. Lovely colours and nicely composed. Well done on capturing one of these quick little fellows

TFS

Karan

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3030 W: 148 N: 4521] (14603)
  • [2007-06-17 15:45]

Hi Hilary.
I like this so cute picture, sea of sunlight, nice bright colours and perfect details of the image. Scenery and composition of the shot are excellent. Perfect done. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

Bonjour Hilary
Excellente prise,j'aime les couleurs et le contraste que offre le bg. Félicitations pour cette belle composition.

Merci pour l'envoie....JP

Magnifiques couleurs et composition.
Bravo
Marie

Hola Hil.
Un hermoso herrerillomuy bien captado.
Perfecto encuadre y ajustada exposición.
Buena nota. Un cordial saludo amiga, JL.

Belle photo de cette mésange, bien prise,bien nette,j' aime. Amitiés Thomas
je reviens

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4791] (21282)
  • [2007-08-07 15:22]

Hello Hillary ! You did a very good composition and the technique is really strong too. A very good image. Thanks !

Mario

Hi Hilary,
Super composition, great color and sharpness,
nice eye contact, well done TFS. Best regards/Lawhill

Hi Hilary,

That's a lovely capture of this blue tit.
I like the eyecontact, good details, sharpness, composition, POV and BG and beautiful colours.
Thanks for sharing!

Greetings, Nel

Hi Hil,
Very nice shot of this blue tits, good colors and sharpness for a beautiful bird
TFS
Jean-Michel

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-10-03 7:29]

Hi Hilary, this is a charming shot of the little Blue Tit. The foreground is so sharp and your perfect dof almost makes the image 3D. Its a lovely pov and a perfect pose from the Tit, showing all of its markings. The feathers are lovely and soft, but sharp and clear with wonderful colours. A champion shot and beautiful composition.
tfs
debz

Bonjour Hil
J'aime beaucoup la composition de cette photo, la mésange est parfaitement placée dans l'image.
Cordialement.
Antoine.

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