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A sign of spring
David7

A sign of spring (Parus major)

A female Great Tit, her breast marking (resembling a necktie) is narrower than an adult male bird. Looks as if she has lost a few head feathers, could be because of this time of year, it is the mating season.
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Habitat
Dense to open deciduous and coniferous Woodlands, bushy hillsides and hedgerows; often seen in gardens and a frequent visitor on bird tables and feeders.
Location
Cambridgeshire, England
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Parus major
Equipment used
Nikon
delia todd
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Yeah... she is having a bad hair day, isn't she ... perhaps there's no hairdressers available for tits either David LOL

A super picture this laddie - many thanks for showing her to us.
 
KC Foggin
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A lovely setting to catch this beautiful Great Tit in Dave! Awesome image!
 
Kits
Such a lovely pose, composition and setting, David.
 
Stanley Jones
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Gorgeous picture with a beautiful Great Tit and marvelous flowers together with fabulous composition. Top-notch David!
 

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