Subject: Re: Tufted Titmouse
Date: Oct 09 21:31:58 1997
From: "Nancy.com" - nancycom at klink.net


Ayrielle wrote:

> I've had a Tufted Titmouse as resident for a long time in my yard. It
> has
> almost always been in the company of Chickadees. Today it seems to
> have
> finally found a mate (hoping)...two TT's played all day chasing and
> dodging
> and looking like they were having great fun. Does this mean a mate
> finally
> or just
> found one to play with and pass the time? I can't tell if males or
> females
> or one of each.
>
> Ayrielle
> North Carolina USA

Ayrielle,
I used to have a family of 6 Titmouses in my yard. I lost them this
spring. Don't have a clue as to where they went or why. I can't tell
the sexes apart either, but they sure are a spunky little bird. Very
bold and brave. They used to sit on a branch right over my head when I
filled the feeders. I have seen one feeding the other a sunflower seed,
so I knew they were mates. You are so lucky to have a pair of them
around. I wish mine would come back. I do have lots of Chickadees, and
several eat out of my hand, but I still miss the Titmouse's.

Enjoy!
--
Nancy.com
Foothills of the Adirondack Mtns.(Gloversville, NY)
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