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Great Tits make a range of calls,
including the scolding ‘cha-cha-cha’ that has
a strong nasal quality. The most familiar sound is the basic
song, usually described as ‘teacher-teacher’.
Although adults will feed themselves
on sunflower hearts and other seeds, they need to find plenty
of caterpillars for their growing youngsters. Parentsare
likely to collect these from near-by trees and garden shrubs.
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Small nest
box with 28mm hole
Height: 1m to 5m above ground with
clear flight path to entrance
The nest consists
of twigs or course, dried roots, then there is a layer
of moss and a lining of soft material such as hair.
Egg-laying starts between late March
and early July. Sometimes two broods.
5 to 12 eggs. White with speckling,
more on one end.
Incubation 12-16 days
Nestlings fledge after 18-24 days. |
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