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Oh Takami, what a beautiful photograph of a little tit ❤ They seldom pose like that, they are busy bird. Great capture!
Hello Inese,
Thanks so much for stopping by! As you say, these little birds are always moving about (and seldom stay still) so I am glad this fellow paused for a second 🙂
They are cute and chatty. A happy bird.
Stay safe and well! ❤
So cute and fluffy. Thank you for telling us he is an enaga. My parents have blue tits in their garden with yellow bellies.
Thank you for your visit and comment! I can imagine your parents’ garden must be lovely! Hope you and all your dear ones continue to stay safe. Your beautiful music is much appreciated 🙂
My parents don’t have much fee time for gardening so their garden is mainly grass and shaped conifers hence lots of birds. We have been very fortunate so far and kept safe, thank you for your lovely message 🙂
This is such a beautiful photo and there’s an element of softness about it. Amazing clarity – you can even see the texture of the birds feathers. It is summer over here in Australia so happy mid-season greetings to you and your family. Stay safe 🙂
Hello again, and thank you for this lovely comment. This particular type of bird does look very soft and “downy” – I almost wish I could reach out and touch them.
I hope your summer is coming along well, and that it is not as extreme as it was last year. All our best wishes for the summer and beyond for you and your family 🙂
So peaceful.💕
Thank you 🙂
My pleasure.🌺
What a gorgeously cute little bird Takami, and such an expressive capture also. It just looks so settled and snug in your winter cool, all fluffed up. A lovely photo my friend 🙂
Thank you Ash! As always, your visits and comments are much appreciated. Thank you for enjoying our local birds 🙂
Soft colours fit the season well.🙂
Thank you Sylvie! It makes me feel that Spring will be here soon 🙂
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Takami, what a beautiful capture. Seeing birds from other parts of the world is a huge advantage of being a part in a community such as WP. Thank you for the share. xo
Thank you Amy, I appreciate your visit and comment. Very glad you enjoyed our local birds 🙂
Hello how are you ? It’s long time ! ☺️ thanks for your visit to my blog
Beautiful picture
Thank you for your nice comment in visit 🙂 I am happy you enjoyed our local birds.
Hello Takami.
Absolutely gorgeous photo. I am glad that you offered us the possibility admire it. Thank you. Matti
Hello Matti-san,
As always thank you for your kind comments. This bird is very tiny and very active. It was great that he posed for one moment-it gave just enough time to take a photo 🙂 Thank you for liking our local birds.
Pretty pictures as always. I’ve missed seeing them. I hope you are well and have been safe from the coronavirus.
Thank you so much, for your comment and visit 🙂 We appreciate your warm concern. My husband and I have been staying safe and healthy, and we do hope you and all your dear ones are staying safe and well too!
We are so far. Other than an unusual round of very bitter cold for two weeks. We have had bitter cold in years past here in NE Kansas, but it never lasts more than a few days. I am not sure how the wildlife have survived. Our horses, dogs, cats and chickens have as well. I am glad that finally we are back up to more normal temperatures. It was hard on our old bones as well! -:)
Beautiful blog
Thank you 🙂
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Simply gorgeous, Takami. You captured such a lovely moment.
Thank you my friend! It was a brisk winters day, but this little guy really warmed our hearts and made it feel like Spring for a few moments 🙂 I hope you are staying safe and warm, and our best wishes to you and yours ❤
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Thank you very much, for your kind words. I am happy you enjoy my photos 🙂
Such a lovely peaceful bird, Takami, surrounded by the gentle muted colors of winter. 💜
Thank you so much Carol!
This photo was taken on our first birding excursion of the new year, on a brisk winter day. Seeing him flit around the trees was a real treat, and gave a ray of hope for better days to come… I hope you are staying safe and well💕
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So sweet. The light makes me think of spring rather than winter.😊
Thank you Julie. I hope you are having a safe and good start to the year, despite these challenging times.
This photo was taken on our first birding adventure of the new year. It was a cold, brisk winter day, but as you noticed, the sun shining through the trees – and the marshmallow fluffiness of this long-tailed tit – almost made me feel that it was indeed Spring 🙂
My favourite among the titmice! Lovely picture!
Thank you very much! I am very happy to learn this is among your favourite birds 🙂
They are called “enaga” エナガ in Japanese and are much loved by birdwatchers. They bring warmth during the cold winter days 🙂
Enaga sounds nice! 😊
So cute!
Thank you so much! 🙂
I love the way birds fluff their feathers out in the winter. This little guy looks like he’s wearing a fur coat. Thanks for this bit of loveliness.
Hello Noelle,
I love the “fur coat” description – now that you mention it, it does appear that way 🙂 Like you, I love how birds fluff their feathers in the winter. I can imagine it’s so cold for them, but to my human eyes, it looks so charming. I am very glad to hear this little long-tailed tit brought a smile to your face. Hope you and all your dear ones continue to stay safe ❤
Everyone is fine, and I hope you are, too. We’ve gotten our first dose of the vaccine, but staying pretty isolated. A big day is going to the grocery store!
Beautiful indeed!
Thank you Mr N! Wishing you and all your family a blessed week ahead.
Blessings!
So sweet! xo
Thank you Jill!💓
That is a very beautiful shot!
Thank you, Mr. Hien!
This photo was taken during the first birdwatching adventure of the new year together with my husband. This particular fellow (called “enaga” in Japanese (long-tailed tit)) seemed quite at-peace and content and really made our day! I think he knew that he was being admired 🙂
Thanks! I looked “enaga” up. It’s called “Long-tailed Tit” in English, but it does not live in the America continent.
Thank you! I wasn’t aware that Long-tailed Tits did not live on the American continent, so I am glad I could learn something new 🙂
Gorgeous shot, Takami, and very like our English long tailed tits which are often to be seen flitting through our winter gardens. My favourite bird 🙂
Hello Tish,
I’m very happy to read your comment today, and twice happy to hear this is your favorite bird. I am thrilled to learn that Long-tailed tits visit your winter gardens too! These same birds are much loved and admired by Japanese birders and always bring a smile 🙂 As you have stated, they move quite quickly and I was glad this fellow stayed put and allowed me to snap a photo. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Lovely – so well focussed
Thank you Mr. Derrick. Much appreciated 🙂
Good morning Takami! When I saw this picture just now on my WordPress feed, the first thing that jumped out to me was the soft colors. It would make a great large mural/ wall poster. 🙂 Gives me a quiet soothing feeling. Little does that little bird know his picture has traveled 1/2 way around the world. Take care! DM
Hello Doug,
Thank you so much for your comment! I am delighted to hear this little Long-tailed tit gave a nice soothing feeling. He certainly brought a smile to our faces when my husband and I came upon him at the start of the new year, and we wanted to share the joy. I wish I could let this little bird know that he is being admired on the other side of the ocean 🙂
As always, your comments and visits are much appreciated. Wishing you and all your dear ones a safe week ahead!
Delicately beautiful 🖤
Thank you very much 🙂
I hope you are staying safe and well.
Wonderful Picture.
Thank you very much 🙂