Welcome to 2024!
The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) is a member of the chickadee family, so it's related to the Black-Capped Chickadee I posted a few weeks ago.
These birds - there were two - were feeding on seed left by many birders, and this may explain why they were still present in winter in Ontario. On the other hand, there is climate change. What ever the reason these birds are now being seen further north in winter than in the past.
As with all of my Canadian birds, I am grateful to David for showing them to me!
What a great little bird to start a new year of WBWs.
Its does not take much imagination to work out how the bird got its common name!
As ever, to join in with WWB, click on the link below. SM
Thank you for this sweet bird, Stewart! Wishing you a happy New Year and a good year ahead. With Aloha
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little bird and great photos. Happy New Year and a healthy 2024, cheers Diane
ReplyDeleteU nas nie ma takich sikorek. Ona jest urocza i chciałabym ja kiedyś namalowac, bo ma cudowne czarne oczy. Wszystkiego najlepszego w Nowym Roku!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Tufted Titmouse ever. Such an exquisite bird!
ReplyDeleteThey are the most common birds at our feeder in winter. I posted pic of its "cousin." Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteNow that one has total street (airway) cred!!! What a darling. YAM xx
It is a beauty. I haven’t seen them on the east coast of Canada yet.
ReplyDeletewe love their sound..... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to you and yours.
Range expansion - that’s what I think.
ReplyDeleteElle est fabuleuse !
ReplyDeleteTrès bonne année Stewart !
Excellent photos! Those adorable birds visit my feeders and I like seeing them.
ReplyDeleteThese little guys are here at my home by the dozens year round. Our chickadees are Carolina chickadees due to location. Its easy to forget just how cute the common birds are. Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird and photos.
ReplyDeletea gorgeous little bird Stewart Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a great week ahead. I am settling in well here is Australia
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