I love tits, big and small

Sorry about the title, but I knew the content is rather unsexy for my European readers so had to spice things up a bit to get you all to read this.

Anyway, yesterday I went ringing with the UEA ringing group at Horsford, just north of the city. Lovely site, and lots of birds in the general area. Ringing was pretty busy, and dominated by tits of course - blue, coal, great and marsh. Some other bits and pieces - some finches, Goldcrests etc. And I do love tits. They're charismatic and full of character.

Coal Tit

Marsh Tit

Great Spotted Woodpecker - what an amazing tail! The longest, tough tail feathers support the climb up trunks, and there is moss growing along the shafts.

Thanks to Dave, Phil and all the others.