Are Black Capped Chickadees good parents?
Jun 26, 2022 11:03:37 #
Shooter41
Loc: Wichita, KS
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
Jun 26, 2022 11:18:41 #
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
Actually, that is interesting. I would not expect that from a bird to display or learn an apparent new behavior. Amazing she covered the eggs. That sort of behavior modification would be more expected of a mammal like a dog or example. My sneaky hound dog can open doors and locks. And restacks things to stand on to get to places or things she wants. Constantly have to watch her. A very smart bird is the Crow.
Jun 26, 2022 14:01:11 #
Jun 26, 2022 17:37:38 #
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
A fabulous capture 🔥🔥👑🔥🔥
Jun 27, 2022 07:01:38 #
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
Their brain (hippocampus) actually grows in size nearing winter so they can better remember their seed stashes. You may find this article of interest:https://www.audubon.org/news/the-black-capped-chickadee-can-swap-old-brain-cells-new-ones
They're my favorite winter bird. They're inquisitive and bold.
Jun 27, 2022 09:25:05 #
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
very nice shot...i love chickadees...they are amazing little birds.
Jun 27, 2022 09:37:14 #
We think the Chickadee should be the state bird of Michigan instead of the Robin.
Jun 27, 2022 11:30:56 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
The more that I actually watch the many different birds in my yard, going about their daily business, raising familes, etc. etc. I've come to realize they are in general very intelligent. I have a daily visit by a pair of Carolina Wrens who I helped to gather their babies and relocate when their nest was destroyed by a squirrel, babies on the ground (to soon), one into a water bucket, rescued all three, showed the parents and escorted them into the woods. They could not fly yet, but were very capable climbers. They (parents) let me know their appreciation everytime they see me, sit in front of me and chirp, amazing critters.
Jun 28, 2022 10:42:28 #
Jun 29, 2022 15:09:07 #
Shooter41 wrote:
While photographing wild birds in my backyard, I noticed a Black Capped Chickadee who showed up. Since this is not a common breed seen at my feeders and I was eager to learn more, I discovered that Black Capped Chickadees have some very interesting qualities. I encourage the bird experts on Ugly Hedge Hog to please feel free to share their comments with me since I am a novice on birds. Shooter41
I have witnessed and photographed that behavior many times over the years. Other birds do similar things with food.
Thanx for sharing this interesting bit.
Jun 29, 2022 15:17:10 #
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