I was excited when an immature Tufted Titmouse came into my friend Steve Creek’s birdbath two days ago to get a drink of refreshing water during the morning.
Immature Tufted Titmouse at a birdbath to get a drink – Nikon D500, f8, 1/320, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I’ve seen, heard, and photographed quite a few Tufted Titmice since I left Utah, but I was hoping to get images of the young ones, and I did.
Steve pointed out how big the feet of the young titmouse are, and I agree. Their feet are very large in comparison to their bodies, especially their heads.
Immature Tufted Titmouse at a birdbath – Nikon D500, f8, 1/320, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Immature Tufted Titmice have a soft, sweet look to their faces. Not that the adults look like “Angry Birds” or anything like that; they simply don’t look quite as sweet. That is just my own opinion, of course.
I didn’t see Tufted Titmice in Utah, but I did see their cousins, the Juniper Titmice. Although I heard them more often than I photographed them, for a variety of reasons.
Young Tufted Titmouse and reflection in Arkansas – Nikon D500, f8, 1/320, ISO 640, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
It has been quite hot here, with heat indexes easily over 100°F, which means plenty of birds are coming to Steve’s birdbath to drink or bathe.
That means numerous opportunities for us to take photos of all the birds enjoying the birdbath and water.
I know I am enjoying my time here with Steve and Rosie, being able to photograph from the comfort of his deck, coffee in hand and a smile on my face.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Tufted Titmouse photos plus facts and information about this species.
Life is good for you, you deserve it! I love the cute baby face.
Hi Mia thanks for the info about the tufted titmouse. i live in Mass. and have a frequent visitor. They really get around don’t they? Glad you’re enjoying yourself.
Beautiful. And hooray for a celebration of big feet.