Thursday 29 March 2012

Long-Tailed Tits



These beautiful little birds can be seen all around the estate, including college grounds. They nest in woods and hedgerows where they build a luxury home for themselves and their offspring. They line the nest with up to 2,000 feathers and will fly between 600 - 700 miles searching for the best materials to camouflage it.

When the breeding season is over, they form small, sociable flocks of about ten birds, consisting of adults and their offspring. They search for food together and roost communally, huddling together for warmth.