No tailed blue tit.

I don't know what happened to this little fella's tail, but he or she seems to be able to feed & fly ok - caught it on one of the feeders 2 days ago (when the sun was actually out!!).

Cute little guy. Nothing wrong with the tail. He's just molting those feathers. Makes them look funny though.

Thanks Mitch (Happy new year to you ,btw - haven't been on in ages).
He's the only one, as all the others still have loads of tail on 'em.
I must have over a dozen blue tits here, as well as loads of Great tits, and too many sparrows that just spit out all the seed they they don't like or want (Robin & blackbird don't mind tho' - they get all those bits thrown to them from above, waiter service).

Yes, it was a good hatch year here for the really small birds. I have more chickadees, titmice and nuthatches than ever.

Is the little guy one legged as well? I can only see one in all the shots, looks like he might have been involved in an incident.

Good observation Ken - I'll have to check the other pics later, but I'm pretty sure "he" had both legs.

Now back from work and had the chance to double check the legs out on this birdie - definately got two, but seems one may be a bit dodgy & "he" favours using just the good foot.

Yeah, looks like he hurt it somehow. Poor guy.

canonloader wrote in post #9295308
Yeah, looks like he hurt it somehow. Poor guy.

The good news, hopefully, is that it may heal. I have pet budgies and a Meyer's parrot. Over the years several of them have looked like that for a few days, but the tails grow back and the feet heal very well.
Hopefully.

Hope it sorts out.