Photograph of the Month December 2023 Blue Tit in Autumn

The photograph of the month for December 2023 comes from my recent Finland extension (Read the Trip Report) and is of a Blue Tit on an Autumn branch during a light rain shower. This photograph was set up using a hide, and the specially chosen branch (for its fiery colour) was deliberately placed next to a nearby feeder station. It was then simply a matter of patience to wait for the bird to stage onto the branch. The branch location was chosen with great care for the dark, clean background to help emphasise the colour in the leaves and colour of the bird.