Longtailed Tit

Tweet of the Day : Longtailed Tit  :  Saw one of these on "the squirrels nuts " the other day with a pigeon below awaiting any droppings ( of nuts ) I remember this pigeon doing this with a squirrel  and having the squirrel fall on him….he he…The long-tailed tit is easily recognisable with its distinctive colouring, a tail that is bigger than its body, and undulating flight. Gregarious and noisy residents, long-tailed tits are most usually noticed in small, excitable flocks of about 20 birds. Like most tits, they rove the woods and hedgerows, but are also seen on heaths and commons with suitable bushes.

6 x 8 inches         acrylic on board        $100 ( £65 )           < toni@ tonigoffe.com >