Black-crested Titmouse by gaylewood

Black-crested Titmouse

The weather was beautiful today...perfect for spending time outside with the birds and critters.

2018 Photo Journal, Day 27
He is gorgeous, perfect focus.
January 28th, 2018  
Beautifully focused
January 28th, 2018  
Terrific focus, composition in this great shot
January 28th, 2018  
Well caught.
January 28th, 2018  
Lovely shot. Great bokeh in the background. Fav.
January 28th, 2018  
Stellar clarity and dof.
January 28th, 2018  
These are one of my favorite birds! I think they are so pretty! Fav
January 28th, 2018  
Beautifully clear detailed capture of this stunning little bird.
January 28th, 2018  
Great shot of the eye, very well done
January 28th, 2018  
Splendid capture and focusing. Fav.
January 28th, 2018  
Beautiful clarity!
January 28th, 2018  
Awesome photo. Perfect focus and bokeh.
January 28th, 2018  
He's lovely!
January 28th, 2018  
I so love your bird shots Gayle, he's a beauty, love the beak!
January 28th, 2018  
That is super cute, I've never seen one of those before.
January 28th, 2018  
Beautiful focus and bokeh, fav
January 28th, 2018  
What a little beauty!
January 28th, 2018  
Great catch! I love his little crest. :)
January 28th, 2018  
Lovely bird shot
January 28th, 2018  
Can't get enough of these Titmouse's or should that be Titmice!
January 28th, 2018  
Beautifully sharp image
January 28th, 2018  
Lovely shot
January 28th, 2018  
Wow what a pretty bird and composition!
January 29th, 2018  
excellent capture
January 29th, 2018  
@islambad Well . . . since you asked . . . I've checked online several times to find out if it's 'titmouses' or 'titmice' . . . this is what most of the references have to say (I've copied/pasted this from an online inquiry):

The word titmouse doesn’t have any connection to the rodent. Instead, the second syllable is based on the Old English word mase, which means “small bird.” Technically, there’s no reason why mouse and mice should match titmouse and titmice. A purist would probably say titmouses is correct. On the other hand, a couple of major dictionaries (and bird guides) give titmice as plural. So you can probably get away with either!
January 29th, 2018  
@gaylewood Good job I won't be using that word several times a day! :-)
January 29th, 2018  
@gaylewood @islambad That was very interesting to read! Now I know what is "correct." :)
January 30th, 2018  
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