Courage and Devotion | Black-capped Chickadee Super Parents

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

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[@user-dk5vj2br1o]

Hey lesley i have a question for you about a very diff kind of junco I have had some privilege to watch and i did take a few pix but unfortunately i had wild turkeys on other side of house eating so anyways i think its a junco its among the hundreds i have right now.white head n some what black body. My opinion it looks more of those budgies..but ik it cant be. Have you ever seen or heard of white headed dark eyed juncos?! N im in New England USA n i think there nesting in my barns..ty

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hi, from what you described it could be a Junco that has Leucism. It is a genetic mutation that results in a total or partial reduction of color in a bird's plumage.

[@user-dk5vj2br1o]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd ohh thank you!I was worried it was someones bird!lol he was much jumpier than rest!

[@Andrew-er5cf]

Just discovered your videos...(barred owls video lured me in LOL) Your videos are absolutely tremendous!

[@aDiam9545]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd very interesting, what are the dimensions for a chickadee box? Hole size and so on? Thank you.

[@Mark-vv1dy]

I've definitely grown to appreciate chickadees over the years. I used to take them for granted, but they're really incredible little birds.

[@emilithium1]

Thank you for letting us know what a special bird Phoebe was. I remember watching the longer version of this nest box with my partner, and we found that video amazing. When the littlest almost-fledgling lingered in the nest box and pecked at the walls, we felt we could really relate. Phoebe was strong and brave, and a great mom. I have a poster of a chickadee with the words, "To Dee or Not to Dee, that is the question," and I think Phoebe and other chickadees would say "OBVIOUSLY DEE." They are so energetic and never miss an opportunity to Dee, and knowing that gives me life.

[@dannisan77]

These birds are such good parents.

[@Andrew_M_Ward]

I had come to know of Phoebe for less than 10 minutes and was deeply saddened by her passing...

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It was a great loss for me. She was wonderful and had a distinctly large head even for a chickadee.

[@katydidwhat6120]

This was such a fascinating, intimate, heartwrenching, and heartwarming look into the lives of these precious creatures. I hope all the fledgelings continue to thrive for as long as healthy chickadee lifespans allow. Thank you ❤ for sharing.

[@RicoBurghFan]

I love your channel so much. Most people are oblivious to birds, not bothering to realize how important they are to our environment and generally the beauty of nature they bring, and also what effort they have to make to thrive and just survive. Would love to see you do a feature on mockingbirds, one of the most amazing birds I've ever encountered. Thank you for your wonderful content. It fills my heart and adds so much to my life. 🤗

[@djosbun]

I can’t rave enough about what Terry brings to the birding community. His bird houses are BY FAR the best in North America and his videos (as well as the accompanying audio) are jaw-dropping. I remember every Sunday evening’s ‘Animal Kingdom’ when I was young and Terry’s ‘Bird Walking Down’ KZbin channel is the modern version of that old show (only better!).

[@mrs.g.9816]

Mama, papa, and babies - all so adorable! I'm so glad that at least their first clutch of babies all escaped danger and survived. Rest in peace, Phoebe.

[@birbluv9595]

Lesley, thank you so much for this wonderful video! I just bought a nest box for (hopefully) Carolina wrens. I hung it from a tree branch and hope none of my five squirrels bother it - but I feed them well and they are into everything. Little Phoebe’s gumption in defending her nest from the starling (twice) and the squirrel wrenched my heart, especially since the second clutch of eggs failed and she has disappeared. What a terrific mother she was. Best wishes for all the nesting birds now!

[@karenno]

Good luck with your nest box! Make sure the entry is good size for wrens. Squirrels will have a hard time getting in. There are also metal wire things that can go outside the entry hole to help deter stuff like snakes too. Hope someone calls your nest home and makes a cute family.

[@neildbarker]

Thanks for sharing that story. I love the part when the last fledgling looked back on last time and flew out. RIP Phoebe and it's good to know she does live on through her fledglings. :)

[@donofthemessage4854]

I love chickadees. They have been one of my favorite birds for many years. They are such small birds and they attack living together food and survive the outdoors in wilderness. I just bought a chickadee bird house and will put it up. Very soon in hope that it is soon has chickadees in residence. Keep that deep love that you have for these beautiful birds.

[@maggieslifeisawildride512]

These may very well be one of my favorite birds. And how sweet all those little black caps were in the nest box. Remarkable little birds.

[@CritterCamLive]

Love your educational content and storytelling! The best on KZbin! The Chickadees are my mom's favorite birds. ♥

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wow thank you so much :)

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love it🥰

[@summershark]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd love your stuff! Where are located? I’m in Northern Ontario so I’m pretty attached to the neighbourhood winter birds.

[@phonotical]

I was being so happy all six made it and then you had the four at the end 😔 It's so sweet you named them, hopefully their lineage is long!

[@christinedehm7313]

Thank you for sharing this video, Lesley. Such beautiful little birds, and good parents too. I was sorry to hear Phoebe is no longer with us, but Inky is adorable. 😊🖤🤍😊

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

awwh what a touching story, we are enjoying chickadees at our feeders

[@elmax181]

What a beautiful video Lesley! Happy Easter! 🐇🐣

[@thatmarinescienceguy]

Our chickadees come to our yard for seeds, and the female knows I put out un-wound cotton balls for her - she uses them to build her nest when its time. Watching her pick through the cotton puffs and fly off is just hilarious. They fly very close to us, too. I got to see their brood last year, I want to say it was maybe 5 or 6 kids, we had chickadees all over the yard, haha. The two come into the yard daily, typically with the titmice. They are a bird crew not to miss!

[@russellgentile4719]

Leslie, this is beautiful. I am so thankful you shared this. Nature is so wonderful and probably the last pure thing left.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you :)

[@kingdavidapple]

I made nest boxes for swallows, with the rather narrow horizontally cut opening to block out house sparrows (3/4 x 1 3/4"). After several years of no swallows, last year a pair of chickadees nested in one. It had no wood shavings, so the chickadees packed it with dog hair an inch or more deep. I'll add pine shavings this time, and build a taller box for swallows 9" deep with the same size entrance.

[@GirtheAlienGoldfish]

It's weird to see such a cute bird like a chickadee be vicious and mean, so the threat display Phoebe made was a bit funny to me! Chickadees like to land on my window and stare at my bearded dragon. They're so curious about him. lol

[@deejay2838]

What a treat this video is, I have never seen chickadee's nesting...they are so tiny and adorable ! Yes, many birds are not so successful. I watch Eagle nests every season and at times things get sad, but its nature and this is how we learn about birds, so its a good thing. I love birds ! Happy Easter Lesley ! 🦅🪶🪶🐣🐦❤

[@samiam5557]

That is so heartwarming watching them.

[@tramarherrera6685]

Congratulations Inky and hubby. Six more sweethearts. Hopefully next hatching will make it.❤

[@SheilaTheGrate]

My yard is mostly moss and I sometimes find little patches gone. We have lots of chickadees (East of the GTA, Ontario). I had no idea that they used moss like that! Amazing. 😁

[@vera214T]

This was such a interesting video. I learned so much about what hard work goes into their little family. Thank you for bringing this to us.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So glad!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd love your videos 🥰

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd their so heartwarming ❤️

[@aburg6393]

OMG so precious. I just love those sweet birds! Such a fierce mom! And yes their devotion as parents is something humans should take note of.

[@MamaTtoB-P]

Thank you sooooo much Leslie. What an AWESOME video

[@jonathanslim1486]

Lesley thank you for being such a kind soul to these chickadees. I watch all your videos in particular the chickadees. I have what appears to be a chickadee family frequenting my feeders and I'm starting to get attached to them. This is such an amazing video and shows how special these birdies are, they certainly are my favorite. Great video, emotional but very special and makes me appreciate them even more.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, Jonathon. It's wonderful about you having chickadees visiting your feeders. They are so wonderful and pleasant to watch.

[@QuantumHealingwithTenaKaren]

Hi Lesley! I know you get a lot of comments and messages but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos! As a new birder, your love, care, and passion for your birds is infectious and so appreciated. It is obvious how much you love them and my heart swells thinking that there are humans like you in the world. Thank you for everything you do! Xo, Tena ❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much, Tena. I'm so glad that I took a quick look at the comments for this video, your kind words made my night. :) Have a great evening!

[@QuantumHealingwithTenaKaren]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd you're so welcome! I have a group of blue jays that call at my window every morning for peanuts! Haha I always think of you and your love for them and just wanted to let you know how much your energy reaches out through the ethers. You make a big difference in the world with your videos. Xo, T

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 🐦🤗

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So nice of you

[@sherrywebber4013]

I love watching my chickadees. I have a group living in my palm tree. They & the Tufted Titmouse will fuss at me if I disturb them eating from my feeders hanging on my front porch to go to my car. They are a lively group & often have to fight the house finch & Cardinals to eat also!! I just love my bird community outside my windows!! ❤❤️💖💓 Thank you Leslie for sharing info with us amateurs who have loved watching birds all our lives. ❤️💖💓🐦🐦🐧🦢🦆🦅🦉🦩🦚🪿

[@MrPooPooJohn]

Top 5 cutest animal name Black capped chickadee! 😊

[@toddberg3892]

Happy Easter! 🐣🐇

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Happy Easter to you too :)

[@andrewpotter2285]

Absolutely fascinating 😃 I love chickadee’s too! Thanks for sharing this mini documentary 👋🏻❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks, chickadees are wonderful :)

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd their so cute 🥰and fluffy ☁️ looking

[@Loonlings]

The part at the end with phoebe had a tear or two come out of me

[@desertfox3860]

My chickadees are currently gathering dog hair from the door mat just outside the slider door. Fun to watch!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Oh my gosh the cuteness. Love it

[@5flower4]

What a wonderful video for us to Enjoy. Thank you for sharing. I enjoy watching our chickadee birds in our yard every day.

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I so much look forward to your videos, Lesley!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

🙂 So glad you enjoy them. Thanks a lot for watching

[@ColeChi2009]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd gust what I have a chickadees nest birdhouse, but what cam do I need

[@billk8780]

Happy Spring to all! My half dozen chickadee nest boxes had been worked over by some destructive squirrels. Talk about gnawing at the cedar box openings! So I added a hard white oak wood extension block over the existing hole. That should slow 'em down! Lesley, thanks again for another excellent video.

[@AuthorLHollingsworth]

Such a sweet video, and sad at the same time. Thank you another great video.

[@elizabethhoeppner8881]

They like midcentury modern. Very stylish birdies.

[@CG.Birder]

Love your channel Leslie. Incredibly informative with incredible footage. I'm always so blown away at how tough and resourceful these birds are. Just when you couldn't think a chickadee could get any cuter, they give birth to miniature rounder versions of themselves.

[@FordBoi302]

I'm so excited right now. I've been watching your videos for a couple years now and in love with your chickadee friends. 3 days ago I was outside and saw my chickadee friends come up to the house, and then noticed THEY MADE A NEST I THE EVE OF MY HOUSE! Right above the bird feeder. They like me so much they decided to move in. Can't wait to meet their kids!

[@NatureFilmsByJohnKha]

Such a lovely video Lesley filled with heartwarming moments and the harsh realities of nature too! Loved your narration and story telling! It's Autumn here in Sydney and while we get to see immature birds from last season it's nice to tune into what's happening in Spring in another part of the world! 🙂

[@sandyaw3057]

Happy Easter to you and yours Lesley! Thank you for another fascinating video of my favorite bird, they are so precious! I never saw chickadee nestlings before, having a camera inside gave a wonderful glimpse from Phoebe laying her eggs until the fledglings left the nest box. Thank you again!

[@thebirdperch_MI]

What a great experience!! I am still waiting and hoping for someone to move into my nesting box like yours! I have almost daily visitors that are checking it out, but so far, no one has chosen it. It might not be in the best location as I need to have it near the wifi. I would love it if I got a family of Chickadees!

[@allenharper2928]

I wasn't sure where else to turn, and im hoping Leslie or any of you kind viewers can assist me. Above my front door is a porch light fixture, that hasnt worked in years, and is kinda cockeyed. A robin has chose that spot as a nesting area, and everytime I walk out the door or come up the walk to go in, she flies off in a panic. My worries are that if i keep startling her, her departure will eventually weaken the fixture, and cause it to flip down, dumping the nest and its contents on the porch, or she might dislodge the nest, or knock one of her eggs out in a panic. 1. Is it too early for her to have eggs? And if so, if i keep scaring her (unintentionally, just using the door as normal), will she eventually choose another nesting location? 2. Avoid using the front door at all? Theres a sliding glass door downstairs i can use, and its far enough away itd probably leave her in peace, and wait for her to move on? I really just dont want to be responsible for her losing her chicks. My heart couldnt take it.

[@lorimecikalski3079]

What a delight to watch from the inside. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@pimphatwaggoner1655]

they're pretty bold little birds!

[@nate4shave]

Lovely photography and I appreciate your love of birds bringing for us to have our Mother Nature with these lovely birds world close to bird lovers eyes

[@shannonspage9360]

Likely got so excited over the extra secure luxury nesting site they tried for a second brood.

[@Maczust63]

Shows how important native trees are. The trees provide cavities for nesting birds, they provide the Caterpillars that the birds feed to their young. I also would imagine the bark and living wood, would protect the young from temperature extremes.

[@nonbirthingperson8087]

This is my first year getting a birdhouse, I put the Gilbertsons pvc bluebird house out and we had a pair of chickadees nest there. 8 eggs, all hatched and fledged on Saturday. I think one might have not made it it was kinda runty and couldn’t fly but I’m hoping all of them make it through to adulthood. Saw a male house wren checking out the house this morning and leaving a stick there.

[@thetraveler2561]

Wonderful filming Lesley....heard one today in the backyard.... Spring has Sprung.

[@ecaidies]

It interesting to watch the growth of the Chickadees.

[@mmps18]

Thank you for this! I always wonder about the birdies I cannot see nesting

[@deb3710]

🌺Happy Easter! 🐣🌷🐰 Cute little birds! 🖤🤍

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you! You too!

[@cheryl6716]

Leslie, your channel is so amazing and informative, I just love it. It reminds me a lot of the old Marty Stouffer PBS channel series, Wild America. Thank you for what you do and share with us.

[@floydblandston108]

I've always had dogs who shed like crazy- a light, fluffy undercoat that 'blows' in springtime. It hasn't failed in years that in my walks all over the surrounding fields and woods, every intact nest I've seen (including squirrels and other small rodents) has been full of dog hair..

[@birds_in_vietnam]

What a beautiful video. Good luck!!

[@dsc4178]

Thank you for doing what you do. Woodpeckers are my favourite birds. Other birds are great.

[@mr1pearl]

RIP Phoebe ❤

[@tinathorne8355]

Thx Lesley,the chickadees are one of my favorites. They are so cute❤

[@maryberry6067]

Thank you, what a beautiful story.

[@stephenrickstrew7237]

Chickadee Cam .. quite special..!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It certainly is. Thanks for watching :)

[@victoriajordan7059]

I absolutely love birds

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I watched a couple of Ospreys building their nest last week.

[@borealwhisperer6044]

I found a chickadee nest this morning...3rd time in my 65 years of living..they are busy with it 12 ft up a dead topped birch

[@agesflow6815]

Thank you, Lesley.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, too :)

[@Odonanmarg]

Terrific video. WoW. Oddly, just moments before watching this video, I had been watching “The Nature of Things”. David Suzuki had been explaining, in some detail, the value of camera surveillance to the scientific and naturalist community. And now, here, you’ve done it.! Marvellous.!

[@leannezezeski-sass2773]

Chickadees are so cute, I wish we had them where I live

[@trevawhitmoyer682]

Thanks for your uploads, Leslie! ❤

[@cherylnj4298]

Thank you so much for sharing. Great video !

[@robinandelizabethhill9450]

Another great video Lesley. You are a national treasure. I like chickadees as much as anyone, but I often can't follow their thinking. We have two decorative pots containing vertical birch sticks outside our front door. Currently there is a pair of chickadees digging a hole straight down from the top of one of the birch sticks. The hole is about 6" deep and they keep digging. If this is going to be a nest site, I wonder what they will do to keep the rain out. Has anyone seen this behaviour before?

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I got to watch Swallows go to bed once in a while.

[@davemi00]

Such Tiny Little eggs !

[@DerekLB]

Every time you talk about losing a bird it gets to me.

[@HylianTicipated]

Happy 200k subscribers!!! :D

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks! 😃

[@lynncanada1915]

Someone did a science project experiment for his son, brought to work, suddenly heard bird chatter in the hall..he built a camera in the ceiling...many went to see and got to watch the inside world ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Awesome! Love that :)

[@BirdsWalkingDown]

Awesome video Lesley!

[@djosbun]

With Leslie using your bird houses, Terry, it’s like Mozart and Beethoven writing a symphony together! Cheers from Cincinnati, Ohio. 🐦❤️

[@BirdsWalkingDown]

@@djosbun Agreed :)

[@kforest2745]

LOL “stuffing their bills with as much as they can hold.” Yeah they sure are cute fragile capable little things.

[@jeffmehl8541]

Amazing video! Thank you Lesley!😊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much

[@redouaneblida]

How much do I love all kinds of chores, especially the tweet?

[@LouisaLee63]

Fantastic video. Thank you for sharing!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you too!

[@norys90]

thats absolutely fantastic

[@Kyle_Schaff]

How many more chickadees would we have without Eugene and his European Starlings. I try not to take it personally

[@dmshueyable]

I think your channel is just great. That is all. Thank you. 😊

[@chriscarlsen2100]

I really enjoyed this. Sorry about Phoebe 😢. I loved the nest box version, that one is still by far the best nesting box video I have ever seen. It was so well done. As for the little guy looking back on his way out. I remember that so clearly from the original video. Because I thought it was a little bittersweet for the little guy. Who claimed the box last year, and are there any taker for it this year yet?

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I really like to think that she left for some odd reason. I never saw any evidence of a hawk kill so I really hope she is still alive

[@stancornwall8727]

Thanks again, 😊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

My pleasure 😊

[@bassangler73]

Very cool!!!!!!

[@kirwitch8236]

congrats on 200k lesley!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks a bunch :)

[@tusk242]

Thank you I have a couple logs that I will cut., drill out for next year, or when winter comes. I have a few chickees, suet feeder, but they are not like the starlings and grackles so I have not been really feeding them, any birds, except in the real early hours of the morning, and sometimes at dusk , when starling and grackles, have all ready went to sleep Robins wake up around 4-4:30 am, and I know the juncos are up. It is the only way in hopes the starlings do not have 3-4 clutches . I save my cat fur, yarn I cut, feathers from a goose down jacket. cotton,( LINT FROM THE DRYIER been holding off, not sure if it is ok to use.?)

[@Rospajother]

Wow great video thankyou

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you too

[@ryanthompsonthompson820]

Maybe Phoebe flew to another Providence or state. I hope she is ok.

[@maxavallone7510]

Man I'm so sad rn because we almost had another chickadee nest but the female died in front of me. It was Traumatizing to watch fall down to it's death.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm sorry you had to go through that

[@DiamondCutter423]

Great post.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd their so cute 🥰 I always thought them as little cotton balls

[@Puppy52]

Super mama and papa😍🥹❤️

[@JA51711]

Have a blessed Easter. God bless out feathered Friends

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you and same to you 🐦