Long tailed tits

For the past couple of weeks, the tree outside our flat window has been a feeding ground for a flock of long tailed tits.

We have had the pleasure of seeing these acrobatic little birds flying from branch to branch in search of insects, and the fact that they keep returning means that there must be plenty of insect life in that tree!

That is one advantage of watching birds in winter - it is easier to see them when the leaves have gone from the trees. They seem to come most in the early morning and towards dusk, around 3:30 pm.

We also get other types of tit on the trees, and sometimes goldfinches. We will be putting some food out to try and ensure that none of our smaller feathered friends starve this winter.

More on the long tailed tit here.