Gorgeous blue tits are one of England’s most common birds, and also one of the most social. You’ll often find them feeding together, in a friendly group.
Learn more on how to help our garden birds. (this includes info on prevent birds flying into windows, what not to feed them and how to choose, site and clean bird houses safely).
I love blue tits me … I mean, I really really love them! Matt Sewell
These little birds are strictly resident and if they don’t have surrounding woodland, will likely end up in gardens. So if you live with feline friends, keep cats indoors at dawn and dusk (when birds are likely feeding) and avoid wooden bird feeders (that can be clawed up).
Easy to recognise by their colourful mix of blue with yellow chests, these attractive little birds often feed in groups of up to 20.
Although they like gardens, it’s important to restore natural habitats, as tits are so small, they often will nest anywhere (in letterboxes, street lamps or drainpipes). So always look out to ensure there are no unsafe areas that blue tits may find, to try to make a nest.
Read The Blue Tit, a guide to one of our most beloved garden birds. Look at how they have adapted to modern life and how they fear their offspring. A nice overview of the biology and ecology of these intelligent and charismatic birds.
