Mixed-species Tit flocks

18th November 2024 - unusually, Andy M had a visit from both Coal Tit and Long-tailed Tit, in amongst a mixed-species tit flock consisting mostly of Blue Tit and Great Tit. 

The Coal Tit, the smallest tit species in the UK, has a characteristic white stripe on the back of a head and pale rusty flanks, and is often be associated with conifers where it feeds on seeds from cones. Long-tailed Tit often fly around in small groups, and have a characteristic long tail and pale pink colouration.

Coal Tit

Coal Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Long-tailed Tit

Great Tit