All those apples that I have been putting out for the Fieldfares and Blackbirds have also attracted the local Blue Tits and they seem to like having a peck at the ones that I poked up in the hawthorns and roses. How many did you see in your garden for the Big Garden Birdwatch?
Fieldfare... looking fed up with hips! (Mark Vale)
'This is my apple so b****r off and find yer own!' (Dave McGough)
Many people who have had Blackcaps in their gardens have also reported aggressive behavior especially if they are lucky enough to have more than one visiting!
Female Blackcap (Dave McGough)
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Lovely photos. I've had Blue Tits and Blackcaps feeding on apples in my garden. The Blackcaps have been very sedate but they've only been one at a time.
The Blue tits are feeding on the cut up apples in my garden too.
Nice photo's Mark & Dave
Sunday 27th - B.G.W eight species seen, best numbered bird - Goldfinch 12 in number,not bad for a semi urban, postage stamp size garden. Must be the the sunflower hearts and feeder purchaced in your shop !