On occasion a small flock of these tiny birds grace my yard. They flit around seemingly never resting, always active. This past week about ten or so flew in searching through the pine trees for aphids and other insects. They also enjoy suet cakes. It was fun seeing one resting. Perhaps it is a juvenile.
~An unusual fact:
The Bushtit is the only member of its family in the Americas; seven other species are found in Eurasia. All have similar complex hanging nests. A breeding Bushtit pair often has helpers at the nest that aid in raising the nestlings. This already rare behavior is made more unusual by the fact that the helpers are typically adult males.
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They’re so cute! I love the one snuggled down in the leaves that you captured an image of. That too is a rare sighting as you say they’re so busy and hardly still!
I’m so glad to discover your blog. What like minds we are. Birding, photography, and Pickleball pretty much describe me too. Throw in a lot of travel, mostly international in previous years, mostly U.S. in the past year or so. I look forward to sharing your adventures.
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They’re so cute! I love the one snuggled down in the leaves that you captured an image of. That too is a rare sighting as you say they’re so busy and hardly still!
Great images, Sheila!!
I’m so glad to discover your blog. What like minds we are. Birding, photography, and Pickleball pretty much describe me too. Throw in a lot of travel, mostly international in previous years, mostly U.S. in the past year or so. I look forward to sharing your adventures.
Hi Sue! Thanks for writing. I have enjoyed reading your blog as well.