I see Blue Tits every day in the garden, but never take the time to sit and watch them. There were lots of them at the hide, flipping about like little stunt birds. Fun fact: Blue tits see in the ultra-violet spectrum. Their blue head actually glows under UV, which is a sign of virility to potential mates.

These photographs were taken with the Sony A7R V and the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM.

Equipment used

Camera

Sony A7R V

Lens

Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM

About the photographer

I'm Alex Nichol. I'm an amateur photographer from the North of England. For me, photography is a way to share what I love most about the world. That includes everything, from family and friends, to wild animals and breathtaking places... or maybe just how the sun twinkles on a weed in my back garden. It's all fair game.

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