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Saturday 21 September 2013

Coal Tit (Periparus ater)

Not as colourful as some of its relatives, the coal tit has a distinctive grey back, black cap, and white patch at the back of its neck. Its smaller, more slender bill than blue or great tits means it can feed more successfully in conifers. A regular visitor to most peanut feeders, they will take and store food for eating later. In winter they join with other tits to form flocks which roam through woodlands and gardens in search of food. (RSPB)






39 comments:

  1. Thats really close bob.....lovely shots again.

    Greetings, Joop

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  2. geweldig Bob ik vind hem mooi ja niet alles kan veel kleur hebben.

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  3. they are like our chickadees. so cute!

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  4. °º✿♫
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    Ele é gracioso pela singeleza e simplicidade.
    A primavera está chegando... o mundo fica mais agradável!...
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos
    Brasil.
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  5. A tricky subject at times Bob, you have done very well here indeed.

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  6. Great photos of the coal tit Bob.
    Photo 1 and 4 are my favorite.
    Greetings Irma

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  7. Nice photos! They look just like our Chickadees - or are they the same bird, different location? And with a different name? Just curious.

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  8. Lieber Bob,
    herrliche Fotos von der kleinen Kohlmeise.
    Ich mag diesen Vogel sehr. Er ist sehr umtriebig.
    Ein schönes Wochenende wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  9. Hola Bob bella entrada de Carbonero garrapinos en su habitual habitat con una luz y fodo de lujo.Un abrazo

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  10. These are splendid images of a darling species Bob~

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  11. Bob, great captures! If they are anything like our Chickadees they don't sit still for more than a second or two!

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  12. Great photos of the coal tit Bob!!!
    Amazing shots and close ups!!!
    Have a happy weekend!!!
    Dimi...

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  13. Hi Bob Great shots of a bird that does not hand around.

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  14. great close ups of one busy little bird. One of my fav little birds at that.

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  15. Sleek sweetie!

    ALOHA from Honolulu
    Comfort Spiral
    =^..^= <3

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  16. du er en kjempe dytig natur fotograf Bob !

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  17. Beautiful little thing. I love the detail in these.

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  18. Not many colors, yet so beautiful!

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  19. Lovely! Great photos Bob! :-)

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  20. Lovely Bob that this time also comes with all these birds back into the picture!!
    In autumn and winter are they all look for the winter feed arrives hahaha,
    fine Sunday greetings,
    Annie
    http://anniezon.blogspot.nl/

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  21. Hi friend!!!.. Great captures of this funny bird.. Love it.. Well done. Regards.

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  22. Preciosa serie del Garrapinos.Un abrazo

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  23. Your captures are outstanding Bob:) These tiny birds are really pretty, but are so active that it's extreemly difficult to photograph them.Well done!:)

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  24. Such lovely as someone in know;-)
    Bob~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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  25. As someone i know i mean
    sorry lol
    Bob~~~~~~~~~~~~=

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  26. Hi Bob!
    It look moch like our Poecile palustris but has this white patch on the neck.
    Not only is it a gracious looking bird but your pictures are remarkable.
    I love them!

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  27. Well captured Bob. It's not easy with these busy little birds!...[;o)

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  28. Oh mine; what a cute bird, I love the blackness of the Coal Tit's head feathers!

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