I don't normally do much photography on feeders, but there was so much activity around this one, I couldn't resist. There was a lot of luck with getting this. I think it just about works and shows some interesting behaviour. The blue tit's right wing looks a little odd though... Any comments?
Canon 400D with Canon EF 400mm f5.6L, aperture-priority at -1/3, 1/250 at f5.6, ISO200, tripod
No technical comment, but it's understandable why the bird on top does not want to share his yummy treasures. It's interesting how some species are more willing to share, while others will defend their food source as if their life depended on it...and it is fun to watch all the different behavior.
Well, the right wing is an almost complete blur...are you sure you are not looking at the tail? (it kinda has an "odd" wing shape here). What I find odder still is the leg sticking up. I suppose feeder images have their use, but I prefer natural perches...when the action gets heavy and intense you can get interesting behaviour from natural perches that you would have placed beforehand near the feeders. Thanks for sharing, it did bring a smile to my face :-)
Great tit scolding blue tit
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