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so "happy" to see me

so "happy" to see me by Stylurus.
This Tufted Titmouse was banded in Dearborn, Michigan. This was one of two individuals visiting our feeders today. 

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itomica  Pro User  says:

So how do you catch a bird?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

We band with mist nets. See the RRBO website.

Here's a link to the Bird Banding Lab:
www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/homepage/introduction.h tm
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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lisascenic  Pro User  says:

CHOMP!

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Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Hamilton Images  Pro User  says:

At least that chomp isn't as bad as a cardinal. Nice shot!!

Steve
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

This was one of two poses it would give me.

I actually like handling titmice. Cardinals and chickadees are another story.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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urtica  Pro User  says:

Oh my gosh - that is the cutest little mean biting thing I have ever seen!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

urtica , these are cute little devils
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Jennys_Photos says:

Amazing!!! So how do you catch them???
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

see the 2nd comment above.

Also, here's a site that describes banding at another location.
www.wbu.com/chipperwoods/photos/bandproc.htm
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Ehm is shutting it down for a minute [deleted] says:

He is so cute. He did not want to be bothered that day, did he?
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

Both titmice and chickadees are very skirmy in the hand and try to peck and bite.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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kaytee04  Pro User  says:

This guy is a cutie!! A little tempermental though! Beautiful photo.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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Stylurus  Pro User  says:

thanks, omnichelle
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

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