Fluffy Tufted Titmouse
by Debbie Portwood
Title
Fluffy Tufted Titmouse
Artist
Debbie Portwood
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Close view of a beautiful Tufted Titmouse all fluffed out on some driftwood with beautiful blue sky, autumn shrubs and bright bokeh in the background. I have added soft texture to the background for added artistic appeal. Many more wonderful works can be found in my various galleries, from photographs and photoart to digital creations and abstracts. Thanks for browsing, commenting and most of all for any purchases. Debbie Portwood :D...................................(A little gray bird with an echoing voice, the Tufted Titmouse is common in eastern deciduous forests and a frequent visitor to feeders. The large black eyes, small, round bill, and brushy crest gives these birds a quiet but eager expression that matches the way they flit through canopies, hang from twig-ends, and drop in to bird feeders. When a titmouse finds a large seed, you'll see it carry the prize to a perch and crack it with sharp whacks of its stout bill..Size & Shape - Tufted Titmice look large among the small birds that come to feeders, an impression that comes from their large head and eye, thick neck, and full bodies. The pointed crest and stout bill help identify titmice even in silhouette....Color Pattern - Soft silvery gray above and white below, with a rusty or peach-colored wash down the flanks. A black patch just above the bill makes the bird look snub-nosed.....Behavior - Tufted Titmice are acrobatic foragers, if a bit slower and more methodical than chickadees. They often flock with chickadees, nuthatches, and woodpeckers and are regular visitors to feeders, where they are assertive over smaller birds. Their flight tends to be fluttery but level rather than undulating. - Habitat - You'll find Tufted Titmice in most eastern woodlands below 2,000 feet elevation, including deciduous and evergreen forests. Tufted Titmice are also common visitors at feeders and can be found in backyards, parks, and orchards. Find more great information on this and all other birds as well at - www.allaboutbirds.org
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October 28th, 2014
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Comments (15)
Will Borden
Hi Debbie~~a fine piece of beautiful nature/wildlife photography- terrific detail and composition!! F&L&Twt!
Patricia Greer
Congratulations ! This wonderful image has been featured in Women Photographers - One A Day.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Gorgeous capture of this sweet little birdie, Debbie!!! What a wonderful mischievous expression! Fabulous focus and background! L/F/T/P