The chickadee is another all-weather bird here in our forests. To survive the cold winters they remain in flocks to search for food. These flocks are known collectively as a banditry of chickadees, which makes sense as they appear to be wearing masks. They are fearless and adaptable little birds, always a pleasure to see and hear on the trails.
January 2, 2018 at 12:43 pm
Lovely shot.
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January 2, 2018 at 1:46 pm
Thanks very much.
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January 1, 2018 at 9:29 am
Delightful little creature.
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January 1, 2018 at 10:35 am
Thank you.
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January 1, 2018 at 3:03 am
Beautiful portrait – the colour one does it for me – lovely, subtle, warm colours. A 🙂
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January 1, 2018 at 6:53 am
Thank you, pleased you like it!
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December 31, 2017 at 7:41 pm
Sweet little birds. My sister told me today that chickadees are moving northwards with the change in climate. I hope they don’t all go, I love them!
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January 1, 2018 at 6:50 am
I hope that’s not the case, I love them too!
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December 31, 2017 at 8:54 am
I love these adorable little birds! Beautiful capture, Belinda!
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December 31, 2017 at 9:58 am
Thank you Donna!
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December 30, 2017 at 5:38 pm
Great pics, Belinda! Sweetly beautiful, those diminutive chickadees! I’ve been feeding the birds in our Siberian cold weather a lot lately. How they can maintain 103 degree F body temps in this weather is phenomenal!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:08 pm
Thank you Tom. We haven’t been to the trails lately, it being so very cold. We hope the reserve’s regulars are doing OK!
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December 30, 2017 at 5:04 pm
So sweet! And what a wonderful photo!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:05 pm
Thanks so much!
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December 30, 2017 at 2:13 pm
A fantastic photograph!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Thanks very much!
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December 30, 2017 at 2:03 pm
Purley wonderful photo of this beautiful little bird!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:02 pm
Thank you!
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December 30, 2017 at 12:24 pm
such a beautiful image.
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December 30, 2017 at 3:25 pm
Thank you very much.
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December 30, 2017 at 12:05 pm
I didn’t know they were called a banditry. How fitting! I think everyone loves these little guys. Beautiful photos.
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December 30, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Great term for them eh! Thanks Anneli.
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December 30, 2017 at 8:33 am
Nice shots Belinda. Chickadees are my favorites! I can watch them for hours and have even had one eat out of my hand. Not long after the Winter Solstice you’ll hear them start singing their spring songs. Despite the Arctic cold we’ve been having here in Vermont, I’ve been hearing it!
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December 30, 2017 at 10:42 am
Thank you John, pleased you like them! I look forward to their bird song too.
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December 30, 2017 at 8:17 am
Have my own banditry here too… 😀
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December 30, 2017 at 10:38 am
Aren’t they great!
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December 30, 2017 at 11:52 am
Yes, they are 🙂
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December 30, 2017 at 7:14 am
Great clear image up close 😀. One of my favorite birds and one I always associate with winter and snow…along with a Junco of course 😀
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December 30, 2017 at 8:19 am
Thank you. Always a welcome sight in any season😊
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December 30, 2017 at 4:25 am
They are definitely among my favorites in our Minnesota woods. If I stand still and stage-whisper “tick-a-chee-chee-chee,” their curiosity will often encourage them to come within a few feet. It really works!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:09 am
They always make their presence known, among my favourites too!
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December 30, 2017 at 4:04 am
Cute little birdie!
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December 30, 2017 at 8:06 am
😊
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