The Tufted Titmouse

Like chickadees, titmice are important members of winter foraging flocks that roam the woodlands in search of food. With its quick, and slightly irregular flight, it pops from limb to limb and tree to tree.

The Tufted Titmouse lives and nests throughout the state in a variety of habitats, preferring areas near to water. They are cavity nesters and take advantage of the excavations of woodpeckers. Their short-pointed, conical bills allow them to snap up insects as well break open seeds – a good adaptation for a year-round residents that must respond to changing food sources. Highly curious about their surrounds, and definitely not shy, they respond to whistles and pishing noises and can be easily called in for a closer look, for bird and observer.

Reference material provided by the Audubon Society.

Today's photo is by WPC Member and Volunteer Damon Perrot.

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