After writing about magpies and sparrows, it’s time to shine the spotlight on my favorite visitor—the charming blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus). Every time I catch a glimpse of one at my feeder, I can’t help but feel a spark of joy. They’re tiny, colorful, and full of character, making them the ultimate highlight of my birdwatching moments.
Blue tits stand out with their vibrant mix of blue, yellow, green, and white. Despite their small size, they have a big personality. Unlike the sparrows and magpies, the blue tits don’t come in large groups. They’re usually solo visitors. They are rare to my feeder.
If you have a feeder, keep an eye out for these delightful little visitors. They may be small, but blue tits have a way of making a big impact with their beauty and charm.
What birds have been visiting your feeders lately? I’d love to hear about your feathered friends.
Ilze
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they’re beautiful
Yes! Stand out, for sure 🙂
What a beautiful little guest. I can see why he would spark joy 🙂
Thank you! He really is a little bundle of joy. It’s amazing how much happiness such a tiny guest can bring. 😊 Right?
Such a beautiful bird and photos, Ilze!! You are a very good photographer. ❤️👍🏻
Thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot to me. Capturing moments like these is always a joy. ❤️😊
You are very welcome, Ilze! Do you try any processing of your photos? I use two apps for mine, an HDR app and another one that works well to finish the photos.
Sometimes, there is a bit of touch-up in Lightroom, but I’m not a huge fan of editing.
Oh, I see. Processing can take up a lot of time…
They’re so cute! I wish we had them here.
They are!
Lovely. We have these here in normal (magpie-free) years
Wishing you magpie-free years only!
What beautiful creatures! I don’t think we have these little guys in my region.
Thank you! They really are beautiful, aren’t they? Here in Latvia, we see them quite often, especially around feeders in the winter. Some people call them tits, while others call them chickadees—it depends on the region. Where is your region? They bring so much charm, and I always feel lucky to spot them around!
I live in the mountain west of the United States, the state of Idaho to be exact. We do have chickadees, but ours our black and white. No fancy yellow or blue to catch the eye. But they are delightful little birds anyway and visit my feeder. I even had a pair that nested in a birdhouse that I thought of as mere decoration. That was really fun.
Idaho sounds like a beautiful place to live, especially with the delightful company of chickadees! How wonderful that a pair nested in your birdhouse—it must have been such a joy to watch! Birds have a way of turning even simple decorations into something magical.
Charming is a perfect word for these beautiful birds, wish we had them in the U.S.!
They really are charming little birds! It’s a shame they’re not in the U.S., but you have some beautiful songbirds there too. Do you have a favorite bird that visits your feeder?
I can no longer put out feeders, my pesky squirrels think the bird seed is for them, lol. But I live in a remote area with a marsh behind me and lots of natural habitat food, so I have lots of birds daily. One of my top favorites in my backyard is our Northern Cardinal. Bright red beautiful!
A lot of my followers complain about squirrels! I haven’t seen one. There are feeders that are squirrel “free” 😉
I’ve tried different squirrel proof feeders and even a ‘slinky’ on the pole, but they always either outsmart it or they literally bend and destroy the feeder trying to get into it. After I told you I don’t do feeders, I did put one out the other day because of the impending snow storm. I then put a few piles of seed on the ground. Surprisingly, the squirrels are staying on the ground more, I still have to open the door and holler/clap at them when one gets brave. lol
Sounds like you’ve got some determined little troublemakers! 😂 At least they’re mostly staying on the ground—maybe they just appreciate the easier option. I can totally picture you clapping and hollering at them like a referee in a squirrel showdown! 😆
😂 me running out the door LOL. I took photos of one yesterday, he was watching me watching him. hehe
I really wanna see a blue tit!
They are such delightful little birds! Their bright yellow and blue feathers make them stand out, and they’re so lively and fun to watch. I hope you get a chance to see one in real life someday! Do you have bird feeders where you live?
Yes I do, but I don’t live in the area where blue tits are unfortunately.