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@middleway.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 8:45 AM

Eurasian blue tit perched amongst the branches of a firethorn shrub.
#bluetit (Cyanistes caeruleus), #Firethorn (Pyracantha) ... #Bangor

The bird visiting Bangor garden, an adult Eurasian blue tit perched amongst the branches of a firethorn shrub.
* Bird species: Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus), identified by its cobalt blue crown, white cheeks, dark eye stripe, and yellow underparts.
* Shrub variety: Firethorn (Pyracantha), an evergreen hedge plant bearing dense clusters of vivid orange pomes alongside sharp woody spines.
* Seasonal activity: During October, blue tits inspect firethorn clusters for spiders, aphids, and small caterpillars sheltering amongst the berries, whilst also pecking at fruit pulp and seeds for energy.
* Natural shelter: The thick network of thorns and foliage provides essential cover, protecting the bird from coastal winds and garden predators such as sparrowhawks or domestic cats.

@johnmurrell.bsky.social Sep 12, 2026, 2:18 AM

Firethorn berries
#photography #plants #firethorn #garden #nature 📷🌱

A profusion of reddish-orange firethorn berries on branches in the sun, with more berries and green foliage in the shadows in the background.