I always look out for these birds on my walks through the woods. They’re usually found along the path often flying away just as you put the camera up to your eye. These photos were taken in the spring and summer but chickadees are around all year and a little easier to photograph in the winter when they’re looking to be fed.
December 27, 2018 at 2:00 am
I love the pics … 💜
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December 27, 2018 at 9:22 am
Thank you.
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December 15, 2018 at 2:37 am
Beautiful pictures – I especially like the lighting and composition in the first one. A 🙂
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December 15, 2018 at 3:09 pm
Thanks very much!
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December 14, 2018 at 11:55 am
These little birds are always so beautifully contrasting with colour, I think the first photo deserves a medal.
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December 14, 2018 at 12:41 pm
Thank you Greta. How nice of you to say!
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December 13, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Great capture!
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December 13, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Thank you!
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December 13, 2018 at 5:18 pm
One of my favorite birds – perennially cheerful!
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December 14, 2018 at 12:42 pm
Mine as well, thanks!
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December 13, 2018 at 8:52 am
Great shot
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December 13, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Thank you.
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December 12, 2018 at 4:15 pm
Very cute! A cute name for a cute species! 🙂
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December 12, 2018 at 5:58 pm
Thanks Tom. It does suit them!
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December 12, 2018 at 12:20 pm
I love the gregarious chickadee.
The only bird to have landed on my hand for a snack!
Paz
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December 12, 2018 at 12:30 pm
They do that. One chickadee landed on my mate’s lens once. I think he wanted some attention😊.
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December 12, 2018 at 11:30 am
Absolutely gorgeous!
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December 12, 2018 at 12:04 pm
Thank you!
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December 12, 2018 at 11:09 am
Little beauties, and nice photos too.
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December 12, 2018 at 12:04 pm
Thanks very much.
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December 12, 2018 at 9:57 am
Aren’t chickadees the best? This is probably me anthropomorphizing, but they always seem to be full of personality.
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December 12, 2018 at 12:03 pm
Yes indeed!
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December 12, 2018 at 9:26 am
Adorable birds, I love their song too!
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December 12, 2018 at 12:03 pm
Thank you, I agree.
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December 12, 2018 at 9:24 am
Your photos bring out the joy of finding a chickadee in one’s presence. Thank you, Belinda.
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December 12, 2018 at 12:02 pm
So nice of you to say, thank you Jet.
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December 12, 2018 at 8:02 am
They’re both beautiful portraits! I love the look you’re getting from the second image.
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December 12, 2018 at 11:58 am
Thank you Deborah!
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December 12, 2018 at 8:01 am
Chickadees always make me smile. Your first image is wonderful, Belinda! Nice light and that perch was perfect for posing!
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December 12, 2018 at 11:55 am
They have the same effect on me. Thank you Ellen!
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December 12, 2018 at 4:23 am
What lovely portraits of them!
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December 12, 2018 at 7:28 am
Thank you!
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December 12, 2018 at 3:28 am
That first image is superb, love the backlight and that you have got so much detail, nice work!
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December 12, 2018 at 7:27 am
Thank you Brian. All the conditions were right!
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December 12, 2018 at 1:22 am
They are the sweetest little birds! I love having them around.
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December 12, 2018 at 7:26 am
They are appealing little birds!
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