The Eurasian blue tit is a small blue-and-yellow bird, 4.7 in long with a wingspan of 7.1 in, and weighs only 0.39 oz.
Usually resident and non-migratory, blue tits are widespread throughout temperate and subarctic Europe. They usually nest in tree holes, although they easily adapt to nest boxes.
The Eurasian blue tit is a valuable destroyer of pests. No species destroys more coccids and aphids, the worst foes of many plants.
Here’s a live cam video of a Blue Tit making a luxurious nest inside a box:
And here’s a live cam video of the Blue Tit hatching her first egg:
God is good!
~E
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That was so cool to watch and the box is sideways must have to for the camera to work right. The simplistic way God makes all things work together.
Fabulous! Absolutely fabulous–that our God would imbue in this species of His creatures the knowledge of exactly how, what, when and where to create a nest for the next generation, and how to feed and nurture them. I was amazed at the economy shown by the female bird when she ate the shells of her new hatchlings, thus accessing a source of calcium and other nutrients for herself. This is probably one of the most amazing film offerings I have ever seen. It creates both in my mind and my heart just how intelligent the creations of Our God really are. God Bless you Dr E for bringing us this post.
Thank you! I have been feeding birds for years. If you don’t want to feed them, water will attract them. The first book I ever read that got me hooked on wildlife was ‘Never Cry Wolf”.