Thursday, January 15, 2009

Eyeball to eyeball with a Titmouse?......





OK....I'm sorry but it really cracked me up when I saw his little eyes peering back at me through his legs :-) Here are a few more "normal" photos to round this out.




I'm not sure which was "blowing in the wind" more today....those seeds or the Titmouse!
I had a bunch of other stuff, too, but will try to restrain myself for once and save some for tomorrow.

22 comments:

Arija said...

How utterly delightful! I know it is eating but in the last few photos it looks to be praying.

Anonymous said...

That's a lovely little bird Mary.

Dorothy said...

Good Morning!
Neat Photos! I like to watch them hold the sunflower seed with their feet and crack it open with their beaks!!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Oh what a cutie... He's playing Peek-a-boo with you!!!!! Love it!! Oh how I love the Tufted!!!!

Somebody opened the freezer door. Our low this morning was 10 degrees. We've had some snow--but just a dusting. It's blowing around in the air mostly!!!

I gave my birdies some extra breakfast this morning!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

George said...

Great pictures, Mary. I love those big eyes.

Leedra said...

I have pics of a Titmouse doing the same thing. Aren't they cute?

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Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Those pictures are so-o-o cute.Since this is a bird we don't have here,I really love seeing them on pictures.
Blessings,Ruth

Mary said...

Thank you all! Titmice are really cute and fun to watch, even if hard to photograph at times. He really made me smile when I took these photos :-)

Betsy: The deep freeze is open here, too! I put out lots of seeds and peanut butter and suet. Will probably add more later.

Anonymous said...

This birdie doesn't want to miss anything so it watches carefully!
I have just found your blog and your wonderful photos took my breath away! So many colorful little darlings!

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Mary: Fabulous titmouse shots, I wondered why all the tail shots. Then I looked closer and saw so much more.

Max-e said...

I love all your bird photos Mary. Great shots

Mike said...

Have you noticed how bum shots always come out perfectly sharp and detailed, I have a whole collection here myself, shame no one wants to buy these shots I would be loaded.
Face on shots are stunning Mary lovely little bird and great name.

Anonymous said...

LOL, Mary - You crack me up.

The Birdlady said...

Such a little cutie!

Mary said...

Aluajala: Thanks! Come again :-)

Fishing Guy: Usually all I get is the tail, but this time I could see him peeking through :-)

Max-e: Thanks! Glad you stopped by.

Mike:LOL! I agree about the always in focus :-) Maybe someone needs to start a meme for "Bird bum/butt shot of the week"! I'm sure we would all have one to post!

Wren: Thanks :-)

Helen: Thanks! They really are cute....forwards or backwards.

Becky said...

Such super close-ups, and how do you get them to hold so still. Mine here are so flighty.
Can't wait to see what your new blog will bring.
B.

Rose said...

I forgot to comment when I was here earlier...actually got distracted by your new blog.

These photos make me have a huge smile on my face just looking at the titmouse as it appears he is looking back through his legs. What a wonderful capture!

SAPhotographs (Joan) said...

These are really excellent photographs Mary. That one of him peering back at you got a big grin from me too!! LOL!!

Eve said...

Those pictures are just great Mary!

Mary said...

Becky and Rose: Don't expect too much from the new blog. I don't even know what it is going to be yet :-) Usually the titmouse sits on a limb with his back turned to me and hunches over more like in the forward shots, but that time he really stuck his little tail in the air and seemed to be looking back at me.

Joan: I figure we need a laugh in this weather. It is COLD here all of the sudden!

Eve: Thanks!

sandy said...

These are great shots and I see what you mean, him peering at you!!

Mary said...

Sandy: It was really quite comical, but I probably used too many photos...as usual.