Sunday, November 22, 2009

Tufted Titmouse--Singing in the Rain

If someone were to ask me, why do you love birds so much? I might have to answer, have you ever met a Tufted Titmouse?

Today is a cold, rainy November day, the kind of day we expect to have this time of year in east Tennessee. But after yesterday's brilliant sunshine, who can complain. And this one was brightened for me by the colorful Tufted Titmouse family, one of whom landed on the empty feeding table outside my door and scolded loudly. (click on images to enlarge)

After I put the suet out, I noticed him happily singing on the holly. I stepped out with my camera hoping he would continue and let me get a few images. As you can see, he didn't seem to mind. Even when a couple of chickadees flew in, attempting to dethrone him, he just turned and sang some more.
A colorful part of every season, these little birds are so much fun to have around. If you haven't met one, introduce yourself!

Linked to Bird Photography Weekly #65 at Birdfreak.com to promote the conservation of our world's birds.

13 comments:

  1. Wonderful photos of the Titmouse. They are pretty birds and fun to watch in my yard too.

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  2. what a cutie! hope you are well and happy. marge

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  3. Do you not just love them, beautiful photographs Vickie~ I caught one taking a nap last week. What would we do without our frequent visitors like these~

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  4. This is sweet. TTs are one of my favorite backyard visitors. Don't they have a set of lungs????

    Great photos, Vickie.

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  5. No Tufted Titmouse down this way unfortunately but I can relate to the bird singing in the morning. Most days a little Willie Wagtail sings in the big tree next door starting before daylight. It's a lovely way to start the day.

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  6. One of my favorite birds....a little bird with a lot of character :)

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  7. Great photos of the Titmouse! I would mind a rainy day, too, if I have a titmouse to serenade me. :-)

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  8. I love the titmice - and you captured the attitude they possess, curious, scolding when necessary, alert. Nice!

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  9. Hi Vickie....with those holly berries in the background this has Christmas card written all over it! :-) Such sweet little shots of one of my favorite birds.

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  10. I love titmice! Plus, your photos are amazing - completely sharp and clear.

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  11. Great shots of the Tufted Titmouse Vickie. That first photo definitely looks like he is scolding you ;-)

    We have the Oak Titmouse here that breed in my nest boxes. I am so happy to have them around all year, singing to me as I work around the yard. I love 'em!

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