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03-06-2009, 02:26 PM
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| | | How rare?
Long tailed-tit. I've never seen one. Maybe because i live in a more urban area in London? But i'm not too sure, the RSPB website says that it's a 'Green status' bird and that it's present in south east London, yet, i've have never in my life seen one. Have any reason why?
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03-06-2009, 02:32 PM
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Hey,
Well, they are doing better than they have done in the past, if you look at the results of this years Big Garden Birdwatch survey! They're top ten now!
I usually hear them before I see them, listen for their high pitched call... then, if and when you do see one, you'll be sure to see a bunch more as they tend to hang out in groups.
They flit around very quickly from tree to tree, often quite high and are pretty small too, so perhaps this is why you haven't enjoyed them yet.
Perhaps someone else might be able to shed a little more light on their habitat and habits... |
03-06-2009, 02:33 PM
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They are very common in deciduous woodland. Try and find some suitable habitat nearby, and then listen for their calls: http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/bird...dtit/index.asp
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03-06-2009, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Hedge Witch  | Infact, i do live about two minutes away (walk) from a woodland nicknamed 'pancake hill' which i'm sure i'll find lots. Hopefully  |
03-06-2009, 02:50 PM
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I think at this time of year they have paired off and don't hang around in groups, but you may still spot one.
They are quite small and flighty so can be tricky to spot but they do have distinctive call.
In the winter they tend to form their comunal groups and will often be seen in the company of other tit species.
Not sure where in London you are but I have regularly seen them in Crystal Palace Park.
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03-06-2009, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slimrbp I think at this time of year they have paired off and don't hang around in groups, but you may still spot one.
They are quite small and flighty so can be tricky to spot but they do have distinctive call.
In the winter they tend to form their comunal groups and will often be seen in the company of other tit species.
Not sure where in London you are but I have regularly seen them in Crystal Palace Park. | Oh, i see thanks. I live in redbridge, near Romford. |
03-06-2009, 03:40 PM
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They breed early compared to other Tit species so flocks of juvenile and adult birds are now appearing. They have had a very good couple of years recently, with I think 2007 being exceptional. It will be interesting to see what this years figures are like after the harsh winter. |
03-06-2009, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenny W They breed early compared to other Tit species so flocks of juvenile and adult birds are now appearing. They have had a very good couple of years recently, with I think 2007 being exceptional. It will be interesting to see what this years figures are like after the harsh winter. | Interesting. The winter was dreaful, but hopefully it didn't take to much of a bad toll on the population. |
03-06-2009, 04:07 PM
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I'd say they are easily the third commonest tit behind Blue and Great around Hounslow. Lots of feeding flocks in woodland and scrub areas earlier in the year with small family flocks moving around now.
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03-06-2009, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Cheeseman I'd say they are easily the third commonest tit behind Blue and Great around Hounslow. Lots of feeding flocks in woodland and scrub areas earlier in the year with small family flocks moving around now.
Cheers,
Adam | I see. Although i live in an urban area I have two two minute walk woodlands in which i am supposing i could spot flocks of them there? | | | |
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