This little guy (or gal) is the Tufted Titmouse. I only know this because my husband loves birds and likes to call out their names when he sees them. Since we had a lovely day yesterday in Northeast Pennsylvania, my mom took the opportunity to hang all of her bird feeders. At first it seemed to just attract the Turtledove population, but then some others came, a mockingbird, a squirrel, a finch and then the Titmouse. I like their little hair-do, and the way that they eat the seed was very interesting. They would grab a seed, fly to the top to perch, stick the seed in between their toes and eat from it that way. Here's what that looks like:
The photo I really wanted though was that transition between the seed grab and the perching, the mid-flight. Of course, this is a lightening fast process and so it took me quite a while. There were missed shots and many camera adjustments to be made. By the way I was using and old and busted 70-210mm Canon Zoom lens, and a cat window perch to steady my arm. So here is the outcome:
Attempt #1:
Yeah... I kinda missed him (her).
Attempt #2:
Camera adjustment needed!
Final Attempt (and capture!):
Is it technically perfect? No. I'm not headed for National Geographic any time soon. But I was pleased with the results. And there will be plenty of more opportunities. And I feel like I got to know this little bird a little better.
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