The Hidden Side of Great Tits


	The Hidden Side of Great Tits

CrazyRedHead

9-9-2009 7:06 AM

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animals, birds, nature

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9-9-2009 7:18 AM

chestnut501

9-9-2009 7:49 AM

Satchamo

Loved the title, just had to click on the link.

9-9-2009 8:39 AM

tabsey

I'm safe. It had to have something to do with nature study.

9-9-2009 11:32 AM

wiganfootie

I have Great tits in my garden

9-9-2009 12:40 PM

chestnut501

Um......I don't think that's where they're suppose to be.

9-9-2009 3:25 PM

Socratoad

On a warm sunny day ... why not

9-25-2009 9:26 AM

The Infowarrior

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