Titmice

A rather unappreciated little bird, the titmouse is commonly seen at birdfeeders, blending in with nuthatches and chickadees. But titmice have some lovely qualities. After the nesting season, titmice don’t join larger flocks, but stay together as a pair throughout the winter. You’ll usually see the pair at your feeders, sometimes with an offspring from the previous summer. And titmice are sociable little birds that get along just fine with other birds at your feeder. Their big black eyes and a little crest on top of their head make them easy to identify. They’ll enjoy suet, sunflower seeds and peanuts. And listen for their song, it sounds like they’re whistling, “Peter, peter, peter, peter”!