The Eurasian Blue tit is one of the most common, well-known and best-loved garden birds in Europe. The overall population of this successful species rocketed in the last few decades, but recent studies show evidence of decline. Here, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at Blue tit nesting habits and behaviours.
Blue tits solely nest in small cavities, whether a tree hollow, a dilapidated building or a nesting box. Their average clutch is large, numbering 8 to 12 eggs, but they typically only have one brood per year.
Blue tit nests are typically lined with moss and soft foliage first and then lined with an inner layer of wool, feathers and other scavenged soft materials. While Blue tits are generally monogamous, divorce rates often approach 50%.
Like many small birds, Blue tits have short lifecycles. Their large brood size helps keep their numbers high, especially since Blue tits usually only raise one brood per year and live for around 3-years. They do occasionally lay two broods in some parts of Europe.
Blue tits are very common in the UK and throughout much of Europe - they were the second most frequently spotted garden bird in the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch, behind the Robin. These cavity-nesting birds are pretty easy to support with nesting boxes, too.
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25 сен 2024
