The Jims had dipped the Penduline Tit last week during a four hour stint so I decided to try with them this morning and after a couple of hours wait we managed to first hear then see the little gem feeding on the reed mace to the left of the viewing screen.
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| Distant record shot but gave good scope views |
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| Good size comparison with the Reed Bunting |
I've never visited this part of the reserve before and was quite impressed. Good views of Bearded Tit and Reed Bunting along with the odd Chiffchaff and Long-tailed Tits made for an entertaining wait but the Penduline Tit was the real target and as it flew up in a close Hawthorn I managed a quick shot in really nasty light. The bird moved around the reed bed for around twenty minutes but never came close before eventually returning to a bramble patch to rest.
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| Bearded Tit |
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| Bearded Tit |
I'd like to return on a brighter day and try to get some nicer images of the Bearded Tits in better light.
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Do you know if the penduline tit is still about?
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know it was last seen on 15th March but it could turn up again and may depend on people looking for it again as it can take a while to hear/see.
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