My backyard is abounding with Chickadees these days.
To be sure, they come for the food, but they have been especially active at the water dishes.
With the weather getting just a bit brisker, these little black and white beauties occasionally puff up their feathers making them look like plump little Panda birds.
Chickadees are constant chatterers and, like most small birds, rarely sit still for long. One of the easiest places for me to capture a Kodak moment (although I guess I should say Canon moment) is when one drops in for a drink and perches on the edge of the dish.
Getting a picture where you can clearly see their shiny black eye can be a wee bit tricky, so I was pleased that some of these turned out.
They really are cuties!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
What a marvellous series! You have to love these little guys.
They are fun. I’m glad they have been hanging about.
I love them. They are so fun and cute!
They really are adorable.
Chickadees are perhaps my favourite bird. They exude personality and their distinctive call when walking in the woods is delightful.
Yes – personality is a great word for them!
Oh and I’ve been looking for chickadee closeups! Thank you! 💜
Laura! I miss you! I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving. Thanks for checking in. 🙂
Ash was home, it was good! Thanks Kathy. I miss you too. Are you on Instagram? I’ve been pretty active there. You can get to my Instagram from my blog home page. If you’re there too, I’d love to connect!
I am not on Instagram… 😦 But keep checking in!
It’s so easy if you take pictures on your phone. But you probably don’t lol. 💜
Those little guys will put a smile on anyone’s face! 🙂
I think they are enjoying not having as much competition at the feeder from the larger birds as they do in warmer weather.
WOW WOW WOW
A chickadee in my tree. WOW une mésange dans mon arbre
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So true about capturing their little black eyes. The light has to be just right. Love these water bowl shots.
I love the chickadee’s chatter. Great eye-lit captures, Kathy!
I think the lighting must have been just right. 🙂
Yeah they really are cuties! I know, very rarely they sit still for long, you’ve captured them beautifully 😍
Thank you. 🙂
I love chickadees and you captured them so beautifully!
They are adorable and your photo’s are amazing, up-close and personal. Thanks for brightening up my days with your beautiful photography this year Kathy. Happy New Year to you and your family.
Kath
Such wondrous beauties of nature! Even I just posted some lovely pics from me birding trip to the Nilgiris 🙂