Blue Tit (Parus Caeruleus)
The blue tit is arguably one of the most attractive birds in the garden .The Blue Tit is easily identified by its small blue skullcap and bright
yellow belly with a black stripe across its face along the eye line. A faint black line can be seen along its chest.
This wonderful bird can often be seen clinging from the peanut feeders or fat blocks in your garden and is a popular resident of garden nestboxes for breeding. Can be seen all year round.
| Size | 11.5cm |
| Weight | 9.5 to 12.5gm |
| Habitat | A common woodland and garden bird. They are also attracted to parkland and hedgerows. In winter Blue tits tend to move to suburban gardens. |
| Nesting | Lined with moss, feathers and dried grass. 7-13 white eggs with a few spots |
| Eggs | |
| Incubation | 4 days; fledging - 16-22 days |
| Feeding | Insects, seeds and nuts as well as caterpillars and fruit. |
| Voice | A high pitched call. |
| Breeding pairs | 3.5 million |
