Little Bird

Little bird, but don't tell this guy that. The Tufted Titmouse (yes, that is it's real name) is a common bird in Wimberley. We probably shouldn't label it as either little or common, because this bird seems thoroughly convinced that it is:

1. The only bird in the world that matters
2. The biggest bird on the block

Territorial, and not afraid of showing it, this sparrow-sized bird chatters constantly, probably in an effort to identify it's territory and let everyone know it is in charge. Have you ever known any people like that? It is obviously named for the crown of tufted feathers, and I must give it some credit for being pretty cute. They often hang around our feeders in Wimberley, and this one was just taking a break from a feeder when it posed for this portrait. I'm just developing my bird photography skills, so hopefully I'll have some better pictures of this and other birds on this blog during the Spring. Until then, chirp chirp, and the next time someone seems to be showing off excessively, consider that perhaps mother nature made each of us a bit like this little bird.