I saw my first black capped chickadee of the year. That’s a very good sign of warming temperatures!
They are so pretty and delicate looking, but are actually very hardy. They live through the cold subarctic temperatures of the Northwest Territories very successfully; they store incredible amounts of food and spend their winters sheltering in knotholes.
Their memories for recalling where they have food stores is prodigious, which is a main reason why they can survive so well up here.
I love hearing their distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee-dee” song and seeing them on their undulating flight paths from tree to tree.
Happy Saturday.
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I didn’t know chickadees store food, but I can see the necessity, given their winter habitat. Interesting post and nice photo.
Thank you very much. Yes, they have to do some major storage here, but our daylight hours are increasing quickly now, so that helps!
They are the most cheerful bird we know. Always a delight to have them around. Allan
I agree! They are absolutely delightful – I could watch them for hours. Cheers.
They’re so friendly too. I love having them around. We have the chestnut-backed chickadees here. Very similar.
Yes, they sure are. There’s something very calming about sitting in the garden and watching them visit the feeders (although I haven’t had feeders for a few years now). Cheers.
Beautiful cute one. Nice shot thanks for sharing 😊👍
You’re very welcome. Cheers. 🙂
Thanks 🙏🏻 cheers 😊 Happy Easter ☺️🐇
Thank you. Easter Greetings to you! 🐇
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So adorable! Happy Easter Lynette! 🥚🐇🐾
Thank you, Cindy. Happy Easter to you, too. 🥚
It looks cute 🤍🖤🤍
Yes, they are very cute little birds. 🙂
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Oh I love them so! I heard them in my head, saw the undulating flight in my mind’s eye, along with you
Yes, they’re so beautiful and bright! I haven’t had feeders since I moved from the prairies, but I stop to watch them when I can.
As a child I lived in a small Laurentian village north of Montreal, and in the winter snow we had chickadees and blue jays — colour, in all that white…
Yes, the blue jays and chickadees are always beautiful, but in the winter even more so.
Such a cute little bird! Didn’t know that birds also store food.
Yes, very cute! Many bird species that overwinter in colder climates will store food (and spend a lot of their time in tree holes to stay warm). Cheers.
Chickadees are so adorable. I didn’t know that they had such great memories.
At least for where they left their food! I agree, totally adorable. I love watching them.