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This wee Coal Tit was making constant visits to my window feeder, but always grab and run..... day after day I missed getting him.

Then he stopped for a longer feed, but partially hidden by the upright, and in fact mostly wholly obscured by it. So of around 20 shots, this was the only one that didn't have some motion blur and was usable for upload here.

A right p.i.a. bird this one, but my Robin is overtaking him now!!! LOL

TTTW

March weather update: horrendous day here yesterday with constant snow showers (blizzards) from lunchtime on. Combined with a strong gusty wind made it look most unpleasant out (I didn't try).

I have to go out later, but whether I'll venture as far as Tesco, remains to be seen. No doubt their supplies are running a bit low too. It's snowing now, very tiny flakes, and still windy. My window feeders have a snow topping to them!
Habitat
Town garden
Location
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Date taken
21 January 2018
Scientific name
Periparus ater
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
Great shot in difficult circumstances Delia, they are snatch and go birds, Tfs mf
 
He was a bit kind giving a small window for this wonderful close up shot; Delia!! tfs. I was watching weather report of UK on TV this morning & they were advising not to venture out unless it is necessary.
 
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A lovely shot and narrative Delia, many tfs and hope the weather does not get too bad up there.
 
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Fabulous shot and narrative, Delia ... superb work ... tfs ...
Stay safe in that extended winter ...
 
Coalies not looking best pleased Delia...Its snowing here now, on top of the freeze.
 
Be careful what weather you complain about, D. It can get worse ;)
Today wasn't too bad here, starting at about -8 C and working it's way up towards 0. Of course, that means putting cleats on to walk to the shop, as the packed snow gets soap-slick around 0C. The previous 2-3 days were much easier walking, but bitter cold at -18 rising to about -10 by afternoon, then falling again.
And lucky you to have a Coalie visit right at your windows :D I see them most visits to the cabin or the botanical garden, but I don't think I've had one here at home.
 
Bit tricky aren't they. Well your efforts paid off with this one Delia. A brilliant well taken close up you have of this little beauty, well done mf.
 
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Still a great hold still image of this little cutey D. Enjoy what you get girl.

Very windy here as well.
 

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