I have a bunch of them in my yard too. The chickadees aren't as brave but the Titmouse that comes to my feeder will let me watch it cracking seeds through my kitchen window.
I've been blown away by how large their vocabulary is. A lot of cool songs; some quite melodic. There's one who has trained me to throw peanuts in the air and is insanely good at catching them.
Yeah, I can concur. I thought Tufted Titmice just made the nasal Chickadee-like call. I was also surprised that they had a vast repertoire of calls and songs. I have mistaken at least several of their songs as being sourced from Carolina Wrens. LOL
I thought I was the only one. One trained me to feed him by hand, not the other way around. His mate wouldn't come very close, so I would leave some nearby for her.
Too kind, Cindy. Thank you :) My mom has said from the beginning that she thinks my calm nature is why the birds are comfortable around me! Love the birds
The tufted titmouse is also my favorite bird. The clarity of its voice, and it’s fearlessness when snatching a peanut from our feeder while a squirrel is sitting in the tray dining, makes me smile. Thanks for this video on these cute little guys!🥰
I used to get lots of "tufties" at my feeders when I lived in Massachusetts. Now that I'm in Maine I don't see as many, but there have been a few around this spring. You gotta love those big eyes and that cute tuft.
We love these little guys. We have a lot of them in our yard. We call them the hillbilly housewife of the bird world because they yell at us if we are late putting out the seeds. You can almost see them wielding the frying on when they are scolding us. Love them!!
I love these guys. We see them fairly often here in Syracuse, NY. I read that when a group of small birds bands together to chase off a predator, the tufted titmouse often leads the way.
Oh Leslie, “ …, might have enjoyed this..” Enjoyed the show the entire way! Well done! Tit Mice are common here and a regular visitor to water and feed. I cherish them and yes, indeed, they are adorable characters and sing so pretty and proud. Have struck into a window before, been knocked silly but none killed…have bee honored to gather them up while loopy and talk to them and warm them close to my heart as they revive ( or not die alone) and it is easy to tell when they are ready to go again! Budgie Cherokee is terminally ill, yet she had two very good days and three good nights and is actually playing between naps today…took her for a ride and we ran errands together and she was so happy! ✌️
Aww, Greg, I'm sorry to hear of your sweet little Cherokee. You are so kind to the little one bringing her for a ride, and I love that she plays in between her naps. Cherish every moment and know that you have given her so much just by being there. Much love to you both. Thank you for the sweet comment, too. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video and how nice that you get them in your area. You're so kind to take the time to help the ones that hit your window. Thank you
These tiny bursts of energy are such sweethearts !. Their eyes are so wide. They don't miss anything. I love to watch them flying off with a lerge peanut in the shell. Thanks, Leslie for this. How sweet. Whatever is wrong with his( Greg's) Budgie, I pray comfort and peace on both. God enfold you all. My cat is ill and I get it.☔
@@donnajohnson3334 Thank you Donna for your kind words and spiritual blessing, your prayer is comforting. Budgie Cherokee passed away last night cradled in my hand sleeping upon my chest. Her struggle is over, and is laid to rest in a beautiful gravesite here near her home. God is good and His mercy endures forever. I will pray you and your cat are ever in God’s compassion!
Our titmice run with the chickadees, They are always at the feeder together. I fill my feeders up while it's still dark and they sit near and sing for me. They and chickadee's were the reason I started feeding birds 30 years ago.
Well done Ma'am as always! They always fuss at me when I'm filling the feeder and replacing their suet!!! LOL I always say....give me a dang minute and I'll be done!! LOL
Hi, I am in middle TN and feed while birds. The Titmouse is one that visits my feeders daily. Along with chickadees and an occasional sighting of the woodpecker who will come down for peanuts at times ( whom I can hear pecking on part of the home I live in ). I get so much joy watching and listening to all the birds here.
Fantastic video! Thank you so much for compiling all of the images and videos together into a wonderful, and informative tribute to the tufted titmouse =)
They’re great little birds and seem to be doing well in my area. It’s entertaining to watch these little guys carry a 2 inch unshelled peanut into a headwind.Evan after a few failed attempts and drops they prevail as they’re a very determined bird. 👍😃✌️
Hey! Thank you so much. It's a lot of work but I truly love making these videos and even more so, I enjoy seeing others getting some enjoyment from them :)
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Great video ad usual 👏! Very informative . I was wondering , what is the best time to set up nest boxes ? Much of the surrounding woodlands save my meager few acres have been clear cut in recent years . I have many tufted titmice and chickadees visiting my feeders and after watching this and other videos I worry about if their breeding this year will be negatively impacted by the lack of nesting sites. I wanted to do something positive before now but my budget until now couldn't handle much extra spending . Any ideas to help provide for nesting sites ?
@@highlandtenerec6447 Ouch, clear cutting is such a shortsighted environmental nightmare, >_< Some people are selfish and evil hope you can help our feathered friends get enough insect larvae to raise their babies....
@@Dragrath1 I wholeheartedly agree . I see it more and more . I don't know of any good solutions to the problem. The land owner isn't usually conscious of the environmental consequences and the timber agent / lumber company are looking for ways to sustain their livelihoods. Very rarely does anyone think of what becomes of the wildlife. If they do those concerns become overshadowed by profits . At the moment I've had three neighbors harvest their wooded land and I'm living on a meager few acres of mostly hardwoods like an island in a sea of brush and stumps . I've allowed as much of my property as is prudent to return to the wild offering what habitat is possible. The brush does offer much cover for rabbits and certain birds. The open land gives the hawks hunting opportunities. Yet the number of woodpeckers is dwindling . Wild turkeys are becoming scarce . Quail are extremely rare . I could go on .
Hi Lesley! I used to see these cute little birds when I lived in California. They were quite friendly and I called them "cartoon birds." Thanks for another great video. 💚
Amazing collection of photos and videos from various bird lovers! I really enjoy seeing them from various locations with seemingly slightly different personalities. Thank you so much for making this video!
You're so welcome, I'm really glad that you enjoyed seeing all the lovely photos and videos that other bird lovers were so kind as to allow me to use. I am very grateful to have such kind followers. :)
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I love these little guys! I have lots of them in Western North Carolina. Once they start visiting your feeder, they become quite fond of peeking in your windows to see what you're up to
My titmice love, and I mean LOVE shelled peanuts. They take one from the feeder, fly to a nearby branch, then hammer away until they're done and ready for the next! And the name is perfect, just a "small bird". Yeah, the word "titmouse" might get a few giggles from a few people, but I love that you broke the word titmouse into its Old English roots. Nomenclature is a fascinating study in itself! Thanks for the video Leslie!
Tufties are such adorable birds indeed full of personality too having been regular feeder visiters for years particularly in the context of mixed winter flocks. One of the most magical things I have ever seen was watching a nest of tuffty fledgelings fledge thanks to serendipitous timing some years ago.
These sweet little guys are what I have the most of at my house next to the woods in WV . They are also the most brave lol they love coming up on my porch stealing the cat food (I put out for the strays). These guys are hardy and loud little birds lol they almost scream at you 💛💙I love these birds thank you so much for sharing
I’m blessed to have the Tufted Titmouse year round in my area. My husband 3D printed me a window bird feeder and a pair visits it daily. Makes me (and our cats) very happy.
This is my number one favorite backyard friend. We have one of our bird boxes that is home now for the last 3 years by Titmouse, we love listening to them and watching them day after day
I have these beauties at my feeder almost daily. They do have a "call or sound" that is a lot like the Chickadees who are at my feeders every day, usually twice a day. Beautiful little birds. I'm in Texas and I am very thankful we have such a variety of birds. I also have a pair of red bellied woodpeckers, and two pair of blue jays, a pair of white brested nuthatch, many Cardinals along with many Chickadees! Loved the video! Thanks Lesley! 🐦
We have daily visitors of Tufted Titmice to our feeding deck here in southwest Ohio. They're one of our favorite birds to watch! They never stay at eat but will grab a morcel of food and take it to a nearby tree to eat. Then it'll come back for more. I guess they're shy eaters!
Here all year round mid-Michigan. Cute as can be. They love the nuts & sunflower seeds. I actually have a rose gold cardinal hanging around, with PLENTY of other birds
Lesley, thank you for your footage & information on these sweet, perky little guys! They are part of the feathered crowd at our Maryland backyard feeders. We love them all! To all you commentators & watchers: Don’t forget to hit the Like button - we want Lesley to keep making these wonderful videos!
Love Tufted Titmice!! I watch them everyday, and love seeing them grab peanuts in the shell that look as big as they are! Thanks for sharing this sweet video!😊❤️😬
These little birds are one of the cutest around our feeder and the ones around our house will respond to whistle calls similar to theirs and come in to check it out, then will often hang around for a while after. They’re a real treat to have around.
What a coincidence that you would release this video today! I saw one of these for the first time this afternoon! I just put some seed out on my porch for the juncos and within a few minutes one showed up. I couldn't believe it! Happy birding from central Wisconsin!
Thank you as always - it's an attractive little bird. The European crested tit is of a similar appearance but with darker and sharper coloration. In the UK it's mostly restricted to some of the remaining old pine forests in the Scottish Highlands. Therefore not at all common.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd That would be a great idea. There are many bird lovers here and feeding garden birds is really popular. There is a national garden birdwatch at the end of January and we have some great bird organisations including Royal Society for Protection of Birds, a charity with millions of members and British Trust for Ornithology who are professionals. There seem to be some good British birding channels on You Tube. I'm sure it would be interesting for your Canadian and US audience to learn about some of our distinctive birds, perhaps the "cousins" of your favourites - sadly we have no cardinals or bluebirds but we do have nuthatches, several familiar titmice, gold- and firecrests, wrens, robins and European jays among others, however. If I could help at all I'd be delighted but I'm afraid I'm not a photographer. Good luck if you do go ahead.
Thank you again Lesley. With my low vision, I can't follow these small birds outside, but with your great camera work, I get to see them much better, on my smartphone.
I'm blessed to have many here in my yard. They are absolutely adorable to watch and so funny! This past winter I had a few to stick around but I didn't see them daily.
I learned a lot more about a bird that's a regular visitor in all four seasons to my region, New England. I always hear them before I see them, titmice have a very distinctive call. With their crests, they look like miniature versions of the bluejay and cardinal, but of course have their own coloring and behavior. Titmice are so fun to watch! Thanks for another great video Lesley ✌️💙🐦
This was a very fascinating video, especially since I never had the pleasure of seeing a Tufted Titmouse. I always hear their "peter peter" song, and I was under the impression that these birds were very elusive. I will definitely try to look for them perched in high tree branches, as you suggested in the video. They've always looked like little gray cardinals to me :-) I would love to have them at my feeder and have not given up hope; it took the White-breasted Nuthatches two years before they showed their sweet faces at my bird feeder. Also, the derivation of the word "titmouse" from "mace" was very interesting! I've always wondered about the name "titmouse". Thank you for another great video, Lesley!
I love the Tufted Titmouse! They are so adorable! I see some footage in there from @Luna's Window! So great to see two channels I watch working together.
Cool birds- I don't recall seeing any in this area, but knowing what they sound like will be helpful- keeping my ears peeled. Their alarm call is like a cross between a chickadee and nuthatch. :^) Also, could Feisty Jay be considered a Tufted Blue Jay? Seeing some similarities there... ;^)
Thank you everyone for these lovely videos and photos, incredible to me the beautiful shots that come from this community. Such talent and just lovely to see. 💗 I always learn so much from these, thanks Leslie! 💗
I live in Virginia Beach Virginia and for years Chicadees, Cardinals and Blue Jay's have been the majority of who we see. Recently in the past two years we are seeing Juncos when the weather flips and Titmouse, Bluebirds, and Finches have been showing up. It might be development taking down more trees than I would like to see but I am glad to have these guys hanging out. The Woodpecker is occasional but because we are seeing lots of these little guys has brought Kestrals into the area. The Red Tailed Hawks, Eagles and Ospreys rarely attach these birds but the Kestrals go for them a lot. That has prompted the past 5 generations of Cardinals to nest in my overgrownrose bushes (that I won't trim if they are nesting there). Great posts Leslie. Always bring a smile when I see you post on here.
Thanks so much for the video on these adorable birds. You told me last year that a video would be coming along and you did it. I like when they chirp repeatedly. It's amusing.
These little darlings are a big presence in my N. Georgia yard. I'm so grateful for my big trees, high porch & ability to stay mostly native & chemical free. Thank you for these Lesley!
One of my favorites...they'll readily take an unsalted peanut-in-the-shell, bigger than their head, competing with the giant Blue Jay who wants those even more...
They are usually regulars at our feeders. Hopefully they, and the other regulars, will be back when these huge flocks of Goldfinches leave. Have never seen anything like it. 😳
I found that when I moved the platform and hopper feeder away from the cylinder feeder that the smaller birds came back to feed. We have had a flock of Blue Jays ever since we bought a platform feeder and began feeding a mixture that has a lot of nuts in it. The nuts were meant for the woodpeckers that also enjoy the woodpecker suet. Instead we got a huge flock of Jays. We do have woodpeckers but they will not even come near the suet while they Jays are around. Even though we have the cylinder type feeder for smaller birds they do not want to be around the Jays either. Once the smaller feeders were farther away from the platform and hopper feeders, which the Jays have taken over, some smaller birds came back. We actually got the platform feeder to attract the Cardinals that had also disappeared even though they used to dominate the area. It seems that they do not like the Jays and Grackles either. Having such a dry summer has brought the black bears down the mountain earlier than usual so the heavier feeders are put away until the bears are definitely in hibernation. We leave the smaller feeders up because I can carry them in at night to help protect them from bear destruction. We are going to have to do some planning to decide how we are going to change things up long term. The Jays are really a bother. They eat all the nuts and then sit out there and scream on and on when the nuts are all gone. 🙄
I have them here. I'll never forget one that came up when I was whistling his song back to him. He didn't get close enough for me to hold him, but he was determined to find the "other bird" in his territory.
Treasure of treasures Leslie!!! I think my resident titmice love to play a game of seeing HOW FAST they can swoop in and grab a sunflower kernel from my feeder. They are ALWAYS hanging out with chickadees and my canary goes absolutely APESHIT when he hears the peep peep call of the males it’s like they’re taunting him 😂🌎
I gave a Like, but want to give a Love! I've watched your videos for quite a while, and you have given me the confidence to become friends with all my backyard birds who I believed were all unapproachable. Now, I can whistle a specific whistle, and sometimes I get lucky enough to hear a return call - and eventually a visit from a pair of Tufted Titmice. They visit my feeders regularly, and I love it when they stay at the feeder and eat while I'm standing a few feet away. The chickadees do the same, and I feel blessed. I also think of you when it happens, and wanted to say thank you.
You're most welcome, Paul. I am so happy that you get to connect with your birds like that. It really is something beautiful to know those wild birds so well, plus they are just such a joy to have around. Thank you for the kind comment and sharing your own experience. :)
You hope we got 'some enjoyment from watching this video'? 🤔! I hardly blinked through the whole thing! They are such characterful little birds and your commentaries are always so enlightening. Thankyou very much! 😊
I've been subscribed to your awesome feed practically forever but obviously haven't commented much. I think this may only be the 3rd time! LOL.. I often just enjoy knowing how much knowledge and insight you share with a captivated audience & find myself nodding in agreement with you. Today I have to come out of viewer mode to commend you for doing something I was *so* hoping you would! You immediately followed up your comment regarding the Titmouse being of stable numbers with how important it is to not take it for granted, and I can not thank you enough! I've found myself, especially the last 10 years, literally leary of sharing the 'positives' of some non-human animals simply out of fear of people thinking they no longer need us to try to keep them at safe numbers. I often use the idea of us having to hang nest boxes as a Segway for looking at how much of their natural environment we've abused and stolen.. I'm truly sorry for this novel but so grateful for you, your vids, and this chance to share my thoughts too. Thank you so much! 🕊 🤍 🕊
Hey! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and sharing your thoughts. I agree wholeheartedly with what you said. It is our duty to ensure that animals on this planet continue to be cared for by protecting their habitat and things like that. Just because a species is doing well doesn't mean that we take our focus off of them. Its important to understand why they are doing well and keep that intact for them. So glad you commented. Have a great week ahead 🐦🥰
The first bird that came to our new house's feeder was a titmous and I was enchanted. Although that was over 24 years ago, we've always had at least one pair here on our 17+ acre property. I love that they are so bold, coming to the feeders even when I standing at the window watching. I love your informative videos! I've learned a lot and will improve my feeding habits thanks to you.
I love my tufted titmice. I have them year round. I feed them suet, mealworms (fresh that I cultivate) and black oil. They are non confrontational at feeders. They crack their seeds on tree limbs and the gutter. I enjoy hearing their rhythmic banging on the gutter near by my office. One year one would fly up when I put mealworms out. The closest any bird has any come to me. But it was not repeated. We love our bird friends and creating a safe food secure environment. My Bluebirds are bullies and attack any who try to investigate nest boxes even if they choose another. Same for suet and mealworms. Though woodpeckers will cause Bluebirds to back down. Thank you for this video on this sweet and cheery bird.
This little bird is my primary visitor to my feeders..they are always the first in the winter. They help give the other courage to check out the feeders. From chickadees..Cardinals. wrens primarily. Good video
Thanks Leslie! I see a Titmouse pair every day and I have been giving them seeds and almonds- which they love, for a few years now. However, I can't seem to gain their confidence. I often wonder how much friendlier they would be for you. Take care.
Aww too bad about not being able to gain their confidence. Whenever a bird is stand offish to me I let it be and often think to myself, that it's a good thing it is cautious. Not too sure if I'd gain the trust of the titmouse or not, it would be so fun to see and get to know them though. You take care too :)
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We have tons of them here in Atlanta. I was playing this video on the porch and a Titmouse came to see what was going on. :-) Excellent video!
Too cute! :) Thanks for the nice comment
Same here in NW Georgia! I actually came here to say, when I play their call on my patio via RUclips, they will gather around in the trees!
I have a bunch of them in my yard too. The chickadees aren't as brave but the Titmouse that comes to my feeder will let me watch it cracking seeds through my kitchen window.
Here too in JAX,FL.Heard one yesterday!
I've been blown away by how large their vocabulary is. A lot of cool songs; some quite melodic. There's one who has trained me to throw peanuts in the air and is insanely good at catching them.
Yeah, I can concur. I thought Tufted Titmice just made the nasal Chickadee-like call. I was also surprised that they had a vast repertoire of calls and songs. I have mistaken at least several of their songs as being sourced from Carolina Wrens. LOL
I thought I was the only one. One trained me to feed him by hand, not the other way around. His mate wouldn't come very close, so I would leave some nearby for her.
I have one watching me hand feed the Chickadees. It seems to be building up the courage to fly to my hand.
No wonder birds love you. It's your easy going nature and calm voice, Lesley.
Too kind, Cindy. Thank you :) My mom has said from the beginning that she thinks my calm nature is why the birds are comfortable around me! Love the birds
The tufted titmouse is also my favorite bird. The clarity of its voice, and it’s fearlessness when snatching a peanut from our feeder while a squirrel is sitting in the tray dining, makes me smile. Thanks for this video on these cute little guys!🥰
They are indeed fearless!!!
I used to get lots of "tufties" at my feeders when I lived in Massachusetts. Now that I'm in Maine I don't see as many, but there have been a few around this spring. You gotta love those big eyes and that cute tuft.
They pretty much live at my feeders all year round in West Virginia
I love that nickname, "tufties!" I might have to use that one!
We love these little guys. We have a lot of them in our yard. We call them the hillbilly housewife of the bird world because they yell at us if we are late putting out the seeds. You can almost see them wielding the frying on when they are scolding us. Love them!!
I love these guys. We see them fairly often here in Syracuse, NY.
I read that when a group of small birds bands together to chase off a predator, the tufted titmouse often leads the way.
I have often seen this!
I love whistling back and forth to these little cuties! They're so charming
When my daughter was little, she thought they were asking for dinner with their call - she thought they were saying "feederfeederfeeder"!
Love that🐦 definitely works.
Our local winter chickadees always are accompanied by at least 2 tufted titmouse, they seem to be good friends! We love seeing them!❤️
I love their little sweet eyes and animated movement☺️ their call always sounds like they’re laughing at something very funny which makes me smile
Oh Leslie, “ …, might have enjoyed this..” Enjoyed the show the entire way! Well done! Tit Mice are common here and a regular visitor to water and feed. I cherish them and yes, indeed, they are adorable characters and sing so pretty and proud. Have struck into a window before, been knocked silly but none killed…have bee honored to gather them up while loopy and talk to them and warm them close to my heart as they revive ( or not die alone) and it is easy to tell when they are ready to go again! Budgie Cherokee is terminally ill, yet she had two very good days and three good nights and is actually playing between naps today…took her for a ride and we ran errands together and she was so happy! ✌️
Aww, Greg, I'm sorry to hear of your sweet little Cherokee. You are so kind to the little one bringing her for a ride, and I love that she plays in between her naps. Cherish every moment and know that you have given her so much just by being there. Much love to you both.
Thank you for the sweet comment, too. I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video and how nice that you get them in your area. You're so kind to take the time to help the ones that hit your window. Thank you
These tiny bursts of energy are such sweethearts !. Their eyes are so wide. They don't miss anything. I love to watch them flying off with a lerge peanut in the shell. Thanks, Leslie for this. How sweet.
Whatever is wrong with his( Greg's) Budgie, I pray comfort and peace on both. God enfold you all. My cat is ill and I get it.☔
@@donnajohnson3334 Thank you Donna for your kind words and spiritual blessing, your prayer is comforting. Budgie Cherokee passed away last night cradled in my hand sleeping upon my chest. Her struggle is over, and is laid to rest in a beautiful gravesite here near her home. God is good and His mercy endures forever. I will pray you and your cat are ever in God’s compassion!
Our titmice run with the chickadees, They are always at the feeder together. I fill my feeders up while it's still dark and they sit near and sing for me. They and chickadee's were the reason I started feeding birds 30 years ago.
Well done Ma'am as always! They always fuss at me when I'm filling the feeder and replacing their suet!!! LOL I always say....give me a dang minute and I'll be done!! LOL
Hahaha, that sounds like how it is for me with the Chickadees when I replace their food. They have no patience at all, lol
Hi, I am in middle TN and feed while birds. The Titmouse is one that visits my feeders daily. Along with chickadees and an occasional sighting of the woodpecker who will come down for peanuts at times ( whom I can hear pecking on part of the home I live in ). I get so much joy watching and listening to all the birds here.
Haha! Too cute about the woodpecker, they are little rascals, too. I'm glad that the birds bring you so much joy. :)
@@LesleytheBirdNerd I've never heard of black crested titmouse
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Fantastic video! Thank you so much for compiling all of the images and videos together into a wonderful, and informative tribute to the tufted titmouse =)
You're very welcome and thank you so much, Ryan for the nice comment and for sharing your lovely videos. :)
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They’re great little birds and seem to be doing well in my area. It’s entertaining to watch these little guys carry a 2 inch unshelled peanut into a headwind.Evan after a few failed attempts and drops they prevail as they’re a very determined bird. 👍😃✌️
@S. G. they love the peanuts for sure! 👍😃✌️
They usually take the largest piece which is peanuts at my place in east central Arkansas
Really, really appreciate the tremendous amount of work you must gather in order to introduce us to each bird. Thank you MUCHLY!👍👍
Hey! Thank you so much. It's a lot of work but I truly love making these videos and even more so, I enjoy seeing others getting some enjoyment from them :)
Yes, she's a lovely lady with a perfect voice for narration.
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Agreed! I have learned so much from your videos, thank you!
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Great video ad usual 👏! Very informative . I was wondering , what is the best time to set up nest boxes ? Much of the surrounding woodlands save my meager few acres have been clear cut in recent years . I have many tufted titmice and chickadees visiting my feeders and after watching this and other videos I worry about if their breeding this year will be negatively impacted by the lack of nesting sites. I wanted to do something positive before now but my budget until now couldn't handle much extra spending . Any ideas to help provide for nesting sites ?
@@highlandtenerec6447 Ouch, clear cutting is such a shortsighted environmental nightmare, >_< Some people are selfish and evil hope you can help our feathered friends get enough insect larvae to raise their babies....
@@Dragrath1 I wholeheartedly agree . I see it more and more . I don't know of any good solutions to the problem. The land owner isn't usually conscious of the environmental consequences and the timber agent / lumber company are looking for ways to sustain their livelihoods. Very rarely does anyone think of what becomes of the wildlife. If they do those concerns become overshadowed by profits . At the moment I've had three neighbors harvest their wooded land and I'm living on a meager few acres of mostly hardwoods like an island in a sea of brush and stumps . I've allowed as much of my property as is prudent to return to the wild offering what habitat is possible. The brush does offer much cover for rabbits and certain birds. The open land gives the hawks hunting opportunities. Yet the number of woodpeckers is dwindling . Wild turkeys are becoming scarce . Quail are extremely rare . I could go on .
They are the only little bird that grabs peanuts from my yard. They are my very favorite. Thank you for your content ❤
Yes them and our big mouth Blue Jays 🙂
Hi Lesley! I used to see these cute little birds when I lived in California. They were quite friendly and I called them "cartoon birds." Thanks for another great video. 💚
California has the similar Oak Titmouse, not the Tufted Titmouse.
6:23 Love you mesmerizing, silky soft, yet rational descriptions.
Amazing collection of photos and videos from various bird lovers! I really enjoy seeing them from various locations with seemingly slightly different personalities. Thank you so much for making this video!
You're so welcome, I'm really glad that you enjoyed seeing all the lovely photos and videos that other bird lovers were so kind as to allow me to use. I am very grateful to have such kind followers. :)
@@LesleytheBirdNerd what about oak titmouse 🤔
@@LesleytheBirdNerd I would hear this gray little bird where I used to live gogoria ☝️
Thank you for suggesting The American Bird Conservancy as a valuable organization to donate to in order to support our bird population. I always appreciate RUclipsrs who do the background vetting so I know where my money is best spent.
I love these little birds. I have a lot of them. Their song is sweet and they’re very friendly.
I love these little guys! I have lots of them in Western North Carolina. Once they start visiting your feeder, they become quite fond of peeking in your windows to see what you're up to
My titmice love, and I mean LOVE shelled peanuts. They take one from the feeder, fly to a nearby branch, then hammer away until they're done and ready for the next!
And the name is perfect, just a "small bird". Yeah, the word "titmouse" might get a few giggles from a few people, but I love that you broke the word titmouse into its Old English roots. Nomenclature is a fascinating study in itself! Thanks for the video Leslie!
I agree, the history behind where names come from is interesting.
Too cute about your Titmice loving the peanuts, what sweeties.
They are adorable cute birds. I've been blessed to see them in my feeder outside my window.
Love these guys! We have the oak titmouse here in the West, and just as adorable. They can approach humans, too. Thanks for this wonderful video.
Tufties are such adorable birds indeed full of personality too having been regular feeder visiters for years particularly in the context of mixed winter flocks. One of the most magical things I have ever seen was watching a nest of tuffty fledgelings fledge thanks to serendipitous timing some years ago.
Its my favorite little bird! It is so nostalgic for me to hear it since it reminds me of my time as a child at my grandmothers house in Carolina
This is my one of my favorite birds you would love them! super cute with lots of personality!
I can see their personality so clearly in videos, I would be fully into getting to know those birds. Awesome, and you are so lucky to have them
Wonderful video on the tufted titmouse Lesley! Thanks for sharing with us!💖👍😎JP
These little guys have been here year round, their chirps wake me up every morning. Great video, thank you.
Aww how sweet hearing them in the morning. :)
These sweet little guys are what I have the most of at my house next to the woods in WV . They are also the most brave lol they love coming up on my porch stealing the cat food (I put out for the strays). These guys are hardy and loud little birds lol they almost scream at you 💛💙I love these birds thank you so much for sharing
Hahaha what a character, sounds like what Blue Jays often do. Too cute. I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching. :)
They do the same on my porch in N. Georgia! When I brush my cats, I send it to the bushes for the birds.
I wish so much I had little tufted titmice, they are the cutest birds ever! Great Video Lesley!
I’m blessed to have the Tufted Titmouse year round in my area. My husband 3D printed me a window bird feeder and a pair visits it daily. Makes me (and our cats) very happy.
Great video Lesley! These are one of my favorite birds, I am fortunate enough to see them at my feeders all the time 😀
My favorite bird!!! I’ve moved out of those range, but I grew up with them all around me… I miss my birds. 🥺🥺
:( Aww, that's too bad. I bet seeing them in this video was nice :)
@@LesleytheBirdNerd yup, im glad you cover all sorts of birds on your channel. :D
@@LesleytheBirdNerd my favorite bird
This is my number one favorite backyard friend.
We have one of our bird boxes that is home now for the last 3 years by Titmouse, we love listening to them and watching them day after day
I have these beauties at my feeder almost daily. They do have a "call or sound" that is a lot like the Chickadees who are at my feeders every day, usually twice a day. Beautiful little birds. I'm in Texas and I am very thankful we have such a variety of birds. I also have a pair of red bellied woodpeckers, and two pair of blue jays, a pair of white brested nuthatch, many Cardinals along with many Chickadees! Loved the video! Thanks Lesley! 🐦
One of my favorite visitors.
We have daily visitors of Tufted Titmice to our feeding deck here in southwest Ohio. They're one of our favorite birds to watch! They never stay at eat but will grab a morcel of food and take it to a nearby tree to eat. Then it'll come back for more. I guess they're shy eaters!
They are so sweet. You're lucky ri have those little rascals 🐦🥰
Never see em in my backyard in Houston, but drive an hour to the sides of the city and you'll find em. Fun to watch!
I love their nasal call. One of my favorite back yard birds.
Here all year round mid-Michigan. Cute as can be. They love the nuts & sunflower seeds.
I actually have a rose gold cardinal hanging around, with PLENTY of other birds
Lesley, thank you for your footage & information on these sweet, perky little guys! They are part of the feathered crowd at our Maryland backyard feeders. We love them all! To all you commentators & watchers: Don’t forget to hit the Like button - we want Lesley to keep making these wonderful videos!
You're so kind, Dan. Thank you. I love making these videos and I love reading the comments from other people sharing their own bird experiences.
I have these beautiful fun birds in my area. They are a friendly bird and fun to watch. And they are pretty. I love them like I love the chickadees.
Love Tufted Titmice!! I watch them everyday, and love seeing them grab peanuts in the shell that look as big as they are! Thanks for sharing this sweet video!😊❤️😬
These little birds are one of the cutest around our feeder and the ones around our house will respond to whistle calls similar to theirs and come in to check it out, then will often hang around for a while after. They’re a real treat to have around.
What a coincidence that you would release this video today! I saw one of these for the first time this afternoon! I just put some seed out on my porch for the juncos and within a few minutes one showed up. I couldn't believe it! Happy birding from central Wisconsin!
Oh wow that is awesome. I'd be so thrilled if I saw a Tufted Titmouse show up at my feeders :) Happy Birding to you too!
@@LesleytheBirdNerd cute little gray bird🥰
Endearing is the perfect word to describe this wonderful, cheeky species. I love seeing them at my feeder!
I love those little birds and they are quite vocal. ❤❤
I hear this bird a lot in my neighborhood, they have that sweet song they sing.
It really is a sweet song 🐦🥰
Thank you as always - it's an attractive little bird. The European crested tit is of a similar appearance but with darker and sharper coloration. In the UK it's mostly restricted to some of the remaining old pine forests in the Scottish Highlands. Therefore not at all common.
I really want to do a video on the birds in the UK.
@@LesleytheBirdNerd That would be a great idea. There are many bird lovers here and feeding garden birds is really popular. There is a national garden birdwatch at the end of January and we have some great bird organisations including Royal Society for Protection of Birds, a charity with millions of members and British Trust for Ornithology who are professionals. There seem to be some good British birding channels on You Tube. I'm sure it would be interesting for your Canadian and US audience to learn about some of our distinctive birds, perhaps the "cousins" of your favourites - sadly we have no cardinals or bluebirds but we do have nuthatches, several familiar titmice, gold- and firecrests, wrens, robins and European jays among others, however. If I could help at all I'd be delighted but I'm afraid I'm not a photographer. Good luck if you do go ahead.
Thank you again Lesley. With my low vision, I can't follow these small birds outside, but with your great camera work, I get to see them much better, on my smartphone.
Wonderful. So glad these videos help you see the birds that you enjoy better :)
I'm blessed to have many here in my yard. They are absolutely adorable to watch and so funny! This past winter I had a few to stick around but I didn't see them daily.
That is awesome!
I learned a lot more about a bird that's a regular visitor in all four seasons to my region, New England. I always hear them before I see them, titmice have a very distinctive call. With their crests, they look like miniature versions of the bluejay and cardinal, but of course have their own coloring and behavior. Titmice are so fun to watch! Thanks for another great video Lesley ✌️💙🐦
They sure seem like wonderful birds. I have to see one someday. Glad you enjoyed the video. :)
This was a very fascinating video, especially since I never had the pleasure of seeing a Tufted Titmouse. I always hear their "peter peter" song, and I was under the impression that these birds were very elusive. I will definitely try to look for them perched in high tree branches, as you suggested in the video. They've always looked like little gray cardinals to me :-) I would love to have them at my feeder and have not given up hope; it took the White-breasted Nuthatches two years before they showed their sweet faces at my bird feeder. Also, the derivation of the word "titmouse" from "mace" was very interesting! I've always wondered about the name "titmouse". Thank you for another great video, Lesley!
I've never seen these birds, they are absolutely beautiful and I love your voice. Thanks.
🙂🐦 thank you
I love the Tufted Titmouse! They are so adorable! I see some footage in there from @Luna's Window! So great to see two channels I watch working together.
Ty for another great, fun, delightful video! I have titmice at the peanut feeders in the winter here in Wisconsin. Always great to see them!
They are so cute and fun to watch. We are fortunate to have many visiting our feeders. Thank you for creating this video.
Darling little birds!
Cool birds- I don't recall seeing any in this area, but knowing what they sound like will be helpful- keeping my ears peeled. Their alarm call is like a cross between a chickadee and nuthatch. :^) Also, could Feisty Jay be considered a Tufted Blue Jay? Seeing some similarities there... ;^)
You'll definitely have to keep your ears peeled :) YES! Feisty Jay the Tufted Blue Jay. Love it. :D
@@LesleytheBirdNerd these are cute birds I see these in spring 😀 now🥰
@@LesleytheBirdNerd I never see tuffed titmouse eggs 😔
@@LesleytheBirdNerd peter peter🎶
What a cute little bird! We don't have them here in SW Wa. But if they came, we sure wouldn't turn them away! Thanks for sharing Leslie!
I have always loved these little sweeties. Thank you for the great information!
You are so welcome!
Thank you everyone for these lovely videos and photos, incredible to me the beautiful shots that come from this community. Such talent and just lovely to see. 💗 I always learn so much from these, thanks Leslie! 💗
So adorable. I hear them where I live.❤
I love the tufted titmouse! I call them the “eba eba” bird.
Great work as always Lesley!
I live in Virginia Beach Virginia and for years Chicadees, Cardinals and Blue Jay's have been the majority of who we see. Recently in the past two years we are seeing Juncos when the weather flips and Titmouse, Bluebirds, and Finches have been showing up. It might be development taking down more trees than I would like to see but I am glad to have these guys hanging out. The Woodpecker is occasional but because we are seeing lots of these little guys has brought Kestrals into the area. The Red Tailed Hawks, Eagles and Ospreys rarely attach these birds but the Kestrals go for them a lot. That has prompted the past 5 generations of Cardinals to nest in my overgrownrose bushes (that I won't trim if they are nesting there).
Great posts Leslie. Always bring a smile when I see you post on here.
I've seen countless bird behavior, feeding and watching videos and yours are, by FAR, the best! Thanks!
Thanks so much for the video on these adorable birds. You told me last year that a video would be coming along and you did it. I like when they chirp repeatedly. It's amusing.
These little darlings are a big presence in my N. Georgia yard. I'm so grateful for my big trees, high porch & ability to stay mostly native & chemical free.
Thank you for these Lesley!
Have lots of these in my garden. They are very smart and always the first to find new food drops. They LOVE peanuts.
One of my favorites...they'll readily take an unsalted peanut-in-the-shell, bigger than their head, competing with the giant Blue Jay who wants those even more...
yes I'm amazed how their tiny beaks can pick up a big peanut.
They are usually regulars at our feeders. Hopefully they, and the other regulars, will be back when these huge flocks of Goldfinches leave. Have never seen anything like it. 😳
Omgosh, us too! We have a huge flock of gold finches this year!
These guys always know the second I put down peanuts at the feeders. I dont even have time to walk back inside before they swoop down for em
I found that when I moved the platform and hopper feeder away from the cylinder feeder that the smaller birds came back to feed. We have had a flock of Blue Jays ever since we bought a platform feeder and began feeding a mixture that has a lot of nuts in it. The nuts were meant for the woodpeckers that also enjoy the woodpecker suet. Instead we got a huge flock of Jays. We do have woodpeckers but they will not even come near the suet while they Jays are around.
Even though we have the cylinder type feeder for smaller birds they do not want to be around the Jays either. Once the smaller feeders were farther away from the platform and hopper feeders, which the Jays have taken over, some smaller birds came back.
We actually got the platform feeder to attract the Cardinals that had also disappeared even though they used to dominate the area. It seems that they do not like the Jays and Grackles either.
Having such a dry summer has brought the black bears down the mountain earlier than usual so the heavier feeders are put away until the bears are definitely in hibernation. We leave the smaller feeders up because I can carry them in at night to help protect them from bear destruction.
We are going to have to do some planning to decide how we are going to change things up long term. The Jays are really a bother. They eat all the nuts and then sit out there and scream on and on when the nuts are all gone. 🙄
I have them here. I'll never forget one that came up when I was whistling his song back to him. He didn't get close enough for me to hold him, but he was determined to find the "other bird" in his territory.
Too adorable. I love it when birds come to investigate. 😄🐦
Treasure of treasures Leslie!!! I think my resident titmice love to play a game of seeing HOW FAST they can swoop in and grab a sunflower kernel from my feeder. They are ALWAYS hanging out with chickadees and my canary goes absolutely APESHIT when he hears the peep peep call of the males it’s like they’re taunting him 😂🌎
Hahaha too cute about your Canary going silly when hearing the tufted titmouse 😄🐦 thanks for the nice comment 🥰
These little cuties are my favorite backyard birds. I love their calls and their mannerisms!
I gave a Like, but want to give a Love! I've watched your videos for quite a while, and you have given me the confidence to become friends with all my backyard birds who I believed were all unapproachable. Now, I can whistle a specific whistle, and sometimes I get lucky enough to hear a return call - and eventually a visit from a pair of Tufted Titmice. They visit my feeders regularly, and I love it when they stay at the feeder and eat while I'm standing a few feet away. The chickadees do the same, and I feel blessed. I also think of you when it happens, and wanted to say thank you.
You're most welcome, Paul. I am so happy that you get to connect with your birds like that. It really is something beautiful to know those wild birds so well, plus they are just such a joy to have around. Thank you for the kind comment and sharing your own experience. :)
You hope we got 'some enjoyment from watching this video'? 🤔! I hardly blinked through the whole thing! They are such characterful little birds and your commentaries are always so enlightening. Thankyou very much! 😊
The tufted titmouse is among my favorite birds. I never saw one until I moved into a woodland area in my 30s. It was love at first sight!
I can definitley see why you liked them instantly. Such adorable birds 🥰🐦
I've been subscribed to your awesome feed practically forever but obviously haven't commented much. I think this may only be the 3rd time! LOL..
I often just enjoy knowing how much knowledge and insight you share with a captivated audience & find myself nodding in agreement with you.
Today I have to come out of viewer mode to commend you for doing something I was *so* hoping you would!
You immediately followed up your comment regarding the Titmouse being of stable numbers with how important it is to not take it for granted, and I can not thank you enough!
I've found myself, especially the last 10 years, literally leary of sharing the 'positives' of some non-human animals simply out of fear of people thinking they no longer need us to try to keep them at safe numbers.
I often use the idea of us having to hang nest boxes as a Segway for looking at how much of their natural environment we've abused and stolen..
I'm truly sorry for this novel but so grateful for you, your vids, and this chance to share my thoughts too.
Thank you so much! 🕊 🤍 🕊
Hey! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and sharing your thoughts. I agree wholeheartedly with what you said. It is our duty to ensure that animals on this planet continue to be cared for by protecting their habitat and things like that. Just because a species is doing well doesn't mean that we take our focus off of them. Its important to understand why they are doing well and keep that intact for them. So glad you commented. Have a great week ahead 🐦🥰
@LesleytheBirdNerd ..
Thank YOU as well!
May you and yours have an amazing week! 🤍 🕊
Yes!!! I love this bird. Can’t wait to watch this!
So glad I could help, and be a part of this video! Thanks Lesley!
I just love this bird! They are so friendly and cute. I hope one year they will make a nest near my house! Thanks for sharing 💕
The first bird that came to our new house's feeder was a titmous and I was enchanted. Although that was over 24 years ago, we've always had at least one pair here on our 17+ acre property. I love that they are so bold, coming to the feeders even when I standing at the window watching.
I love your informative videos! I've learned a lot and will improve my feeding habits thanks to you.
With a cute bird like this, no wonder Homer Simpson can't say it's name without giggling like a schoolgirl
I love my tufted titmice. I have them year round. I feed them suet, mealworms (fresh that I cultivate) and black oil. They are non confrontational at feeders. They crack their seeds on tree limbs and the gutter. I enjoy hearing their rhythmic banging on the gutter near by my office. One year one would fly up when I put mealworms out. The closest any bird has any come to me. But it was not repeated. We love our bird friends and creating a safe food secure environment. My Bluebirds are bullies and attack any who try to investigate nest boxes even if they choose another. Same for suet and mealworms. Though woodpeckers will cause Bluebirds to back down. Thank you for this video on this sweet and cheery bird.
Adorable! Thank you for sharing, as usual!
Thank you! Cheers!
Your commentary is always so informative. It was fun to watch.
Thank you so much 🙂🐦
Thank you for sharing!!! I enjoyed very much. I. have a bird that looks like that. He is energetic movement. Fun to watch !
My favorite bird!
I can totally see how wonderful it must be to see those little cuties. I'd be so enamoured by them if they were here. 🥰🐦
This little bird is my primary visitor to my feeders..they are always the first in the winter. They help give the other courage to check out the feeders. From chickadees..Cardinals. wrens primarily. Good video
We are lucky enough to have these beautiful little ones in our garden! They are my favorite and so beautiful! ❤️
Loved your video. My wife and I look forward to your posts. We always find your information helpful and enjoyable.
Hey thank you both so much for watching the videos. I'm really happy to read that you enjoy them and find them helpful. Happy birding 🐦🙂
Thanks Leslie! I see a Titmouse pair every day and I have been giving them seeds and almonds- which they love, for a few years now. However, I can't seem to gain their confidence. I often wonder how much friendlier they would be for you. Take care.
Aww too bad about not being able to gain their confidence. Whenever a bird is stand offish to me I let it be and often think to myself, that it's a good thing it is cautious. Not too sure if I'd gain the trust of the titmouse or not, it would be so fun to see and get to know them though. You take care too :)