"Humpty Dumpty" aka Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor)

The Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor) seen here perching on my bird feeder. Perching at the edge of the bird feeder with its well-fed, egg-like form, this tufted titmouse reminded me of Humpty Dumpty. No, it didn't fall over and crack--thank goodness! ; )

 

Tufted Titmouse Wikipedia article

Tufted Titmouse profile from Cornell University

 

Tufted Titmouse profile from the U.S. Geological Survey

 

Thanks for all the views, comments, favorites and invites! This is my 2nd photo to make it to Explore. = ) Highest position #229 on January 24, 2009.

 

Camera: Nikon D90

Lens: Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom

F-stop: f/5.6

Exposure time: 1/500 sec.

ISO speed: ISO-400

Focal length: 300mm

35mm eq. focal length: 450mm

Photoediting: Image contrast, brightness, and sharpness levels adjusted, and cropped (about half of the image) in PhotoScape v3.2

Other: handheld with VR on

Location: Backyard in Davenport, Iowa

Comments: I usually prefer bird photos in natural settings, but I actually like this photo more than my more cluttered photos of the Tufted Titmouse perched on branches.

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