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September 13, 2026  •  1 Comment

TITMOUSE? - Having a name that has nothing to do with mice (or tits)...makes you wonder? The name "titmouse" comes from Old English words meaning "small bird,",with no actual relation to mice. Tit: derived from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon word meaning "small thing" or "small". Mouse: Evolved from the Old English word "mase", which meant "small bird". Over time, "mase" morphed into the familiar word "mouse," likely because the small bird's quick movements reminded people of a rodent.

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Bill N(non-registered)
Nice photo, informative caption.
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