Species profile
About this species
The Siberian Tit is a small, fluffy passerine bird found across boreal forests of northern Europe, Asia & North America. It has a brown cap, pale cheeks, a black bib & rusty-brown flanks, giving it a warm, muted appearance well-suited to its cold habitat. It is closely related to other tit species but is uniquely adapted to survive extreme Arctic & subarctic winters.
Boreal & subarctic coniferous forests, particularly spruce & pine taiga, as well as birch woodland across Scandinavia, Russia & northern North America
Where to photograph
Where our trips feature this species
You can photograph Siberian Tit with us in Sweden.
These departures are part of our Europe programme.
In the field, Conny Lundstrom & Robin Lowry helps guests make the most of these encounters.
Field notes
Photography notes
Winter months from November to February are ideal, as the birds visit feeders more frequently & snow-covered backgrounds provide attractive contrast. Early morning light offers the warmest tones & the birds tend to be most active shortly after dawn.
Approach slowly & use a long telephoto lens of at least 300mm to avoid disturbing the bird at close range. Offer sunflower seeds or suet near a known feeding site to attract the bird to a predictable location for frame-filling shots. Use a fast shutter speed of 1/800s or higher to freeze the bird's quick movements, especially when it is foraging among branches.
Available holidays
Trips featuring Siberian Tit
The holidays below are pulled from the same species relationship, so the guide stays tied to live departures rather than becoming a static article.