Penduline Tots....

[Igor]

PENDULINE TITS... sorry for the typo, but strangely I can't change it now :(

A rare migrating bird, can nest for a year or two, then disappear for a few years.
One of the most accomplished "craftsbird" in the world. I used to watch it building the nest for a few hours, it's a true work of art!

D2X + AIS 300/2.8 + TC-16a

[DOXHOPE]

Great images..What an interesting bird Igor, and a lovely nest..

[Igor]

thanks Dox, do you have them in the U.K. ?

[DOXHOPE]

thanks Dox, do you have them in the U.K. ?

No Igor, they are mainly a bird of North America, I have never heard of one here, and Ive been a ringer with the BTO for a long time. We call them Penduline titmouse "tit" rather than "tot"

[Igor]

ooops! thanks for showing me the typo! :)

[GaryB]

That's some nest! Like Bill I've never seen one of these. Number 1 is my favourite....

[Igor]

thanks Gary, when they come visit us next time (havem't seen them this year yet), I'll give you a call so you can come and shoot them :)

[Tom V]

I've never seen a nest like that.

[Igor]

Imagine watching the process of building it from scratch... very exciting!

[Auminer]

Great shots Igor! We don't have this bird (http://10000birds.com/penduline-tit.htm) here, you were privileged and patience to have viewed the nest building process. :righton:

[Igor]

Thanks Dave, looks like they are Eastern European birds only....