Birds Bearded Tits - How Hill - Oct 24

[Unframed Dave]

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[evacguy]

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Nice shots Dave. What's the difference between the birds in shot 2 and 3? Is one a male and the other a female? If so, is the better looking one (shot 3) the male?

 

[Unframed Dave]

Nice shots Dave. What's the difference between the birds in shot 2 and 3? Is one a male and the other a female? If so, is the better looking one (shot 3) the male?

Like most birds, the female is the more drab looking of the 2.

The males are magnificent with their moustaches. They aren't actually tits, more correctly referred to as reedlings, but I will always call them bearded tits. I'll see if I can link to the call they make.

 

[Unframed Dave]

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Such a distinctive call!

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Nice! I have only ever heard them there.

 

[Unframed Dave]

Nice! I have only ever heard them there.

I estimate about a hundred two weeks ago. I'll send you a clip of the racket they were making.

Not so many today.

 

[Ralph]

Stunning looking little bird and well done on the captures.