I Put a Live Camera Inside a Chickadee Nest Box for 54 Days

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

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[@matthewotto8322]

THIS! This is my idea of reality tv

[@sunfiregirl9927yaho]

I agree 💯👍

[@rarebird_82]

THIS comment! Absolutely - I haven't watched TV since 2015, and there's no such thing as RTV nowadays, just egos competing for fame without any real talent. Wildlife footage is the realest thing we can watch, there's no lying in animals, no false personality, its 100% authentic. Just a joy to watch ❤ Kudos to the hard work of kind souls like Lesley and Jamie who bring us this amazing window into the unseen world of nature 😇

[@carlosbee1]

I agree. No manufactured baby mamas, no scripts or produced daily activities or planned blackouts at parties. No sense of entitlement that creates sudo-fame for vapid self absorbed " talented " people that trolls out a barfable product to be presented as real.

[@rarebird_82]

@@carlosbee1 Well said 👌🏻

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Got that right!! 😍

[@Amg799]

I laughed, I cried, I loved every minute. Thank you for making this. I love all birds, but it seems like chickadees have a special place in all our hearts ❤️

[@pamelap.123]

I loved this video because I found it researching the nest in the nest box just outside my window. This morning I got to watch all 7 fledge in 15 minutes, and I feel like a proud grandma.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Too sweet. Love it

[@GJH-fb8ny]

*l have always had a soft spot for Chickadees.* They are plentiful here in Winter as l feed all the birds. They are one of the few birds that actually _"look"_ for me when l exit the house - especially if the feeders are not full _(no matter WHAT time of year!)_ They will "buzz me" - nearly hitting me as l exit the door. (And even had a few "tap" the window if I'm late coming outside.) My son was astonished when one day - as he came to visit - the Chickadees landed on his shoulder and hat....looking for me (and food!). *He said "Mom! Who ARE you!?!* _Gotta love the Chickadees!!!_

[@mikezylstra7514]

Mine do too. If there's food (or peanut butter on your fingers) they are not afraid of people.

[@FunnyFallGuy]

I loved the way the mom arranged her eggs in different patterns! It made me wonder if birds have a mathematical sense.

[@burgermind802]

I was thinking that maybe she was rotating them so that the cooler eggs were moved to the center.

[@Tormentality]

That question would be answered if we knew whether cowbirds are raised by chickadees. The sneaky cowbird will lay an egg in another bird's nest hoping it'll be raised by that family.

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

I think they certainly do. I have seen Canada Geese also fuss with their eggs, too. What cracks me up the most is the nest building. The nest must be perfect! 😍

[@paulatwood998]

Lucy the reason the mother rotates the eggs is so that the internal part of the egg becomes more developed. Chickens will do the same thing about rotating eggs within their nest.

[@allhopeabandon7831]

@@Tormentality I don't think they they lay eggs in cavity nester nests...

[@elisalay7579]

What I love the most is when the Dad came with food but not giving it to the last nestling to entice it to leave the nest. Thanks Lesley for making this fabulous video.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That was pretty neat how he did that, I like it too. Thank you for the nice comment, I'm really happy that you enjoyed the video. :)

[@shellyswt]

The snaking behavior was so interesting! I never knew they did that. Such cute little birdies. 😍

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Shelly, I know hey. It is quite an amazing behavior of theirs. It was something else to watch it finally for the first time. Thanks for your nice comment. Have a great evening

[@natureexplorationswithbria9343]

I thought that was very interesting also. It would have been extra neat to have seen what the threat was. Great job again Lesley!

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

Agreed. I've heard swans and geese hissing, but I had no idea that a songbird could hiss as well.

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

@@kaylathehedgehog2005 Speaking of songbirds, I have heard Cardinals (both adults and fledglings) hiss, too.

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

@@BirdsandGhibliFan Really? That's pretty awesome. I didn't know cardinals hiss.

[@kaylathehedgehog2005]

They sound like tiny motor engines when they're exercising their flight muscles. It's adorable!

[@Nigel_Tberry]

Like little helicopters on the flight deck 😄

[@GunnyKeith]

HEY, Everyone assume the position of attention and give Lesley a 5 second applause and salute. Then you can be seated. Lol. Thanks for sharing sister. Great videos

[@jamespurcer3730]

I clicked like, that is enough, but then, I posted on my line.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Haha. Thanks Keith 🤗🐦

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I LOVED every minute of this experience! Thank you SO much for sharing 🙂

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@janicebrowningaquino792 awww I'm so happy. Thank you kindly 🐦❤

[@rodneydowd4739]

I watched this because I was really stressed out in pain in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep, while it didn’t help me fall back it did really relax me. You have an amazing voice. 🤙

[@Slaydough]

Beautifully shot. Don’t know what I loved best … the female’s explosive defensive behaviors, the babe’s gaining strength and confidence as they flitted around inside the box, the fledging moment, or the sweet dad cheering each one on, then giving the last little one an added incentive to make the leap. Suspenseful and heartwarming. You’ve done it again, Lesley!👌

[@mamaboocee]

This is SO precious! Seeing how small these birds are to begin with, I can't imagine just HOW tiny the eggs are! What a good pair of bird parents!! Yes, I am fascinated by every second of this! Toddler chickadee-dee-dees! Their heads are so big, just like a human toddler!! Oh, this was so awesome! Thank you for sharing this all with us!! I am so happy all 6 survived the most crucial first days!!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww I'm glad you enjoyed this. They are adorable, and the parents were terrific. Thanks for the nice comment

[@karengenereux6992]

tha no you for sharing this fascinating and educational video . I have always wondered what went on in the nest box. I learned so much from this . I go through many bags of sunflower seeds every winter for the chickadees. they are the friendliest bird. thanks again . it was a thrill to see the 🚺 fledging!

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

They even act like kids. I love it when young animals are so playful 😍

[@TheJanda777]

Oh my, that 6th head poking up was just too much cute!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I know, right? Cuteness overload! 🥰

[@kellyharrison5184]

Chickadees get me through the long, hard Maine winters with their darling charm and buoyant behavior.

[@mikezylstra7514]

Yes! Their cheerful twittering on a cold January afternoon in northern Michigan is precious.

[@iamample1132]

The picture itself is adorable.

[@marshafischer2370]

For the first time I have 2 CC’s checking out a ceramic bird house in my yard. Thus, this brought me to your video.😊. I think they are still “checking it out” but not sure they will choose it. Of course I hope they do… but just watching your video made my heart sing. Thank you!

[@vera214T]

I had a range of emotions go through me watching this video from worry when a predator was outside the birdhouse, to laughter when the little chickadee head popped out from the other side of the nest to a sense of happiness when the flew the coop. I also liked the split screen for bird #6. This was so precious.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much, Vera. I'm glad you enjoyed all those occurrences. Have a great day!

[@mikezylstra7514]

This video is a work of art.

[@suzannerodriguez8600]

Oh my gosh! My husband and I loved the entire video! We live in South Carolina, right smack dab in the middle of 5,000 acres of commercial peach orchards, so we have tons of birds. We have lots of chickadees, and I now REALLY want to put up nesting boxes. Thank you, Leslie and Jamie, for the incredible amount of time and effort you put into these videos.

[@janaeT2024]

Chickadees are so brave. This is why they're probably my favorite.

[@_RocketRooster]

The term "bird brain" has a new meaning, its a compliment! Birds are way smarter then their given credit for!

[@tomlinn7227]

I've been feeding and housing birds in my backyard in the Twin Cities for 30 years, mostly Chickadees. In all these years have never tired of watching them feed and nest. I have all my feeders and birdhouses positioned so that I can see them while either inside my house or while sitting in the screen porch.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Tom that is so sweet. They are the sweetest birds 🐦

[@poormanselectronicsbench2021]

Can I ask what size entrance hole you have found best to keep sparrows and house finches out? I've built some houses in the past, but I forgot what size hole I made.

[@carolentringer8836]

Endlessly entertaining!

[@OculusDream]

14:50 Those hatchlings pecking the wall is for some reason, one of the cutest things i've seen

[@dos-fslady3140]

Dear Lesley, I am so thankful for your voice-overs on bird videos, as I am also enormously invested in the well being of the birds in my neighborhood. I'm making "bird butter" mash for the Downy & Northern Flicker woodpeckers that visit every day, and have shown some interest in the vast array of very nice birdhouses I've provided for them. I'm not clever or agile enough to install cameras, so treasure your footage. Warmest regards, Lynn

[@bassangler73]

You guys are doing the community and the birds a good service by education! I read that if people would let just 10% of their property remain natural it would help wildlife immensely! I leave the limbs from when i trim my trees stacked in the corner of my back yard and the brush pile is full of birds! It makes a difference!!

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

You're so right! We leave brush piles too, and I've seen all kinds of fledglings in them, including chickadees! It gives them a great place to hide from predators.

[@bassangler73]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane very true!

[@wyomingadventures]

The snake behavior is something I never knew. I got such a laugh when mom buried herself in the nest cup. And the one baby decides to go to the side of the cup. All was so awesome to watch. Thanks for another amazing video Leslie! 🖤🤍

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm glad you enjoyed seeing all those little interesting and funny things. Watching birds can be such an entertaining and intriguing experience. Thanks for the nice comment

[@MrsTracy-hs7tu]

We loved seeing the female defend her brood. How fabulous was that!

[@weichen2594]

ALL six made it! Thank you so much offering this amazing home to them. It’s super super difficult for all of the to survive in the wild

[@gingercisewski6331]

I'm a northerner but have lived in Florida since 1979. Chickadees are the birds I have missed the most. It was great to see and hear this little family. Thanks for sharing!

[@kabernat]

The formation of the nest, getting views from above how the eggs are moved, their mouths open for food and the excellent camera views of the fledgling! Superb!!!!

[@keithranney4753]

Flying around inside the box was is my favorite part. Imagine if there were 10 or more in there! Love the whole vid thought, Chickadees are one of my favorites. Thanks, well done.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I can't imagine how chaotic it would have been with 10, wow. That would be something. Thanks so much for your kind comment. I'm glad that you enjoyed

[@lindacsmith13]

That is a wonderful insight into what these birds are doing when they aren't flying around my feeders. I love their calls and their friendly presence in my yard. Thank you so much for expanding my knowledge of the North American birds I see daily.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are most welcome, Linda. 🐦🤗

[@ExuberantSol888]

Just came to say that the video’s thumbnail is masterful as heck.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you! Jamie does really great thumbnails :)

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

If you enjoyed this video please help support my channel by SHARING it on Facebook, Twitter, etc. It’s a great way to help me out. From myself and my bird buddies thank you for ALL the support. It's greatly appreciated!

[@birdsrainforest429]

Great You’ve did an awesome job! 🤣🔥😘

[@cindybarton8562]

🪶💕❤ Love this video!!~* Not very technical savvy here.. but if I can figure out how to share it, I most certainly will do so!!~*

[@SW13333]

Thanks so much Lesley - loved the excellent video - beginning to the end when all 6 fledged👍 If mom was lunging at and keeping danger away at night - it couldn't have been another bird as they sleep at night. Maybe a possum or racoon (if they could possibly climb the poke or jump from a bush onto the top of the house and peek into the hole from above) - or other predator you may see at that time. They are so cute! I guess they'll stay in the area permanently or until they fly to their own territory? Many types of conures (parrot) do the snake dance too. :) - Stephanie

[@juliechaud]

Shared on Facebook!

[@johntremain8403]

I've shared a few. I would like to see your take on the elusive Tufted Titmouse, but I know how hard it is to get photos of them, much less a video. BTW, you might enjoy this trivia. The Jays in my neighborhood are numerous and respond to every Hawk call. Every time you here a Hawk, by the time you get outside, it's probably one of the Jays trying to locate the Hawk that you will find first. Keep up the good work. Peter Peter Peter!

[@paulareno4009]

Thank you, Lesley. What a joy to watch these sweet Chickadee babies. I love birds - watch them and feed them. I only have one wren house but I am going expand my bird housing project.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

This should win sort sort of award. Thanks Lesley❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Mark that I so kind of you to say that. I'm so thrilled you enjoyed this video. I loved making this one very much. Everything about it was beautiful

[@AS-dw9oe]

This could be a mini documentary on Netflix! There’s one about a hummingbird mama laying eggs/nesting and such. Amazing work! You’re inspiring me to keep trying to document the Eastern Bluebird family that nests every year in our backyard

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is so kind of you to say that. Thank you so much. You should definitely try documenting the eastern blue birds in your yard. I bet you would learn a great deal and have such an interesting and touching experience. 🐦🙂

[@AS-dw9oe]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd You’re very welcome! From the little I have seen and witnessed, I indeed have learned a lot! When the pandemic hit, I was able look after two bluebird babies until the wildlife rehabilitation center took them. It was such an emotional experience for me. The lessons I learned I tried to share on my blog in hopes to pass on the beauty to others. It was too wonderful not to share.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@AS-dw9oe that was so kind of you to help out those bluebirds until wildlife rehabilitation were able to get them. Thank you so much for that. I can imagine how emotional it was. What an experience.

[@chriscarlsen2100]

This was an excellent video! Very well put together. Your narration added so much to the story too! Great job!!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much!

[@sherrywebber4013]

I just LOVE you bird nerd because im one 2!!!! I love watching her building nests and I learned many things. First I learned they make a cup in their nest. Then I learned that she does that snake defense and that was truly amazing! I have so many chickadees outside at eat my black oil sunflower seeds that this was a very informing video for me! I have one that started coming as a fledgling and her name is Matilda. She's still around and it's been a year but I don't know where she next so now that I know what they do I can start looking for holes in the trees for my chickadees instead of just woodpeckers! Thank you for all you do for us amateur birdwatchers

[@jessicastoke777]

So amazing to see the intricate life of chickadees. So charming and heart warming! Thanks Lesley for all you do. 💜🐦

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You're welcome, Jessica and thank you very much for the kind comment.

[@vernan.9630]

thank you So Much for Brightening my day!!

[@patriciawade762]

I loved your video! From start to finish. I loved watching the mom spending so much time perfecting the nest. And dad doing his job with pride. Very well done!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed it :)

[@wbflowersvt]

The snake behavior was totally new to me, and I loved the whirring sound of the practice flapping!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

I love the whirring sound of the chicks’ practice flapping, too. It reminds me of a plane engine or a flying hummingbird. The chicks pecking at the box was cute, too. 🥰

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Thanks for sharing, Lesley! I love how the parent chickadees use the “Phoebe, Fee-bay” or “Hey, Sweetie” call to alert the nestlings of feeding time. I found that to be really adorable. 🥰🐣

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Hey thank you :) I love that too, it's sweet

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Let's all see if we can get this video more views and likes for Lesley by sharing it with your birder friends. There were just under 5000 videos recorded and 100s of photos during the time of the nesting from 3 cameras, the final video took almost a month to make. The longest so far! Thank you to everyone that has helped support us. It truly means a lot to both of us ~Jamie

[@JacksonCrawford]

It's an incredible video! I especially like the little one who hung out a little longer just to peck the side of the box in peace, haha.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@JacksonCrawford thanks so much Jackson. I loved that little guy too. Such an innocent and sweet little bird. 🙂 ~Lesley

[@leonidaslantz5249]

Shared×4!! Great video!❤❤❤🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐦🐦

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

@@leonidaslantz5249 Thank you so much :)

[@QuiltedLily]

Beautiful... thank you for sharing!

[@yakovsannikov3909]

Chickadees are absolutely delightful. We wonder how the little bird with a damaged foot from one of your videos is doing these days.

[@Intrepid175a]

It's always so cool watching birds raise their families, regardless of the species. I never would have thought of Chickadee's being aggressive but I guess even they have to do their best to defend their nests.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Goes to show ANY momma can get aggressive when it comes to her babies safety! 😀

[@Intrepid175a]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane - true! It's just that when I think of aggressive Momma's, Chickadee's aren't usually in the forefront of my thoughts. ;-)

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@@Intrepid175a Hahaha! Right!

[@cherrybarb4651]

I was so entranced with this video I forgot to say 'Thank You' for sharing it with us. It's very educational, fascinating, and just delightful.🥰

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed this video. Thank you for the lovely comment :)

[@becca5100]

How can I possibly thank you for sharing this magic. I'm saving it to show fellow cat lovers which indeed I am, but to convince them of the absolute critical necessity of keeping their well-fed well-loved cat Indoors. Yes it is fair you can make it fair for the cats and it is right for these beloved creatures.

[@honeyappletoast]

At 11:53 I just wanted to mention how quick mama popped onto the nest. It was like an instant and she was protecting her babies. So sweet.

[@jenbrasil1340]

So wonderful 🤗💓 I was thrilled to learn that the female protects the nest by “snaking”? and that the male flew in and hid behind her. So cute. And it was adorable seeing the male encouraging the fledglings to leave the nest. What a treasure this video is. So grateful to you because my husband and I have missed our interactions with the little birds in Norway that we loved and nurtured and saved a couple of times for 5 years before returning to the Pacific Northwest.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Jen you're so kind. Thank you for this sweet comment, I am thrilled that you enjoyed the video. It truly is remarkable how they behave and what they can accomplish. One of my fondest birding experiences ever. Have a wonderful day

[@foomingo]

thank you so much for sharing your experience! my sweet chickadee gal spent her first night in the box five days ago. watching you video and understanding the timelines a bit more has put my helicopter-mom anxiety at ease. i'm wishing all the best for my chickadee pair.

[@Iown291]

I love them, they're so small.

[@jamespurcer3730]

What I liked the most was the babies working their little wings. I'm guessing that they are experiencing something like "Restless Leg Syndrome" that make them feel like doing the flying thing. So precious.

[@Dragrath1]

They got to build up those wing muscles flap, flap, flap to get strong wings how it feels to them is an interesting question and makes you wonder if restless leg syndrome is some ancestral remnant of our own juvenile muscle building?

[@dougmaceachern5568]

I have no words . This is a great video . Only once have I ever seen chickadees in a nest hole. It was so nice to see the full nesting cycle especially with 100% success . Thanks for all your efforts. This was amazing.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much Doug. I'm happy that you enjoyed the video. It was a lovely experience. Have a great night.

[@rebeccadaun-widner5500]

From my 2nd grade class in Mendocino County, California: My favorite part was when the eggs hatched! I liked it when the birds started to fledge because it was nice to see their wings, and to see them start a new adventure. I liked when they found the house, and when they laid the eggs. I liked the part when the chicks started to fledge. I liked when they left the nest. My favorite part was when the parents were building the nest, and then they tried to scare off the predator. I liked the part where the kids flapped their wings really fast! I liked when the mom was doing the snake display. I liked when the father brought over the food. I really liked the part when it showed the video of the birds flying out. I liked when they were growing their wings. It was funny when they ate the poop!

[@TarekMidani]

Cutest photo eveeerrr

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I love this photo, so glad that you do too. 🐦

[@hiniewinie]

Omg this is so beautiful 😢 I need more this. I recently got obsessed with birds because theres a flock that get up to all sorts of antics. When some males and courting females it looks so funny when he is litterally running after her😂

[@duanemattern8283]

Leslie I love all your bird videos thanks for making them I know there's more to it than what you get credit for and your voice is perfect for your videos also well done!!❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you Duane. Much appreciated 🙂🐦 it's a labor of love and it is so rewarding to share with others.

[@duanemattern8283]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd it's great to know that some people take the time to appreciate the simpler things in life and the birds are beautiful and somewhat not noticed by a lot of people because they're so busy but you do wonderful work!! I have one of the most amazing pictures of a pileated woodpecker that you will ever see I would love to show you trust me it's nothing like you'll ever see it's heavenly...

[@lisaravalos9644]

This is the most heart warming video I have ever seen. Just discovered your channel, Lesley. Thank you!!!!

[@belaoxmyx298]

Watching the babies actually taking their first flight from the nest box. Chickadees are one of the easiest birds to identify with their iconic call

[@dianaaubrey9513]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a photographer and I have a pair of chickadee's in my yard. I have 4 feeder's, mostly feeding them safflower and sunflower seeds. The most interesting thing about this video was the mom bird defending her nest while in the box.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You're very welcome. That is wonderful about you having chickadees in your yard 😊

[@laurachapin204]

I enjoyed the "inside view" so much! I have had nest boxes for years. They have been used by Carolina Chickadees, Eastern Bluebirds and Carolina Wrens. When the bluebird nestlings get rowdy, the whole box rocks back and forth on its pole! So glad all the kids made it without any predation. Thanks for this, Lesley!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Omg that is too adorable about the box rocking back and forth when the Bluebirds get rowdy haha. Such sweet birds. Thanks for the nice comment. Have a great new week ahead.

[@KimberlyTeixeira-w4p]

My kids and absolutely loved watching this! Thank you!

[@kathleenmccaffery1313]

Remarkable narration.. Such a joy to be a part of this young families beginning of their young lives. May God watch over them all!! 🐦👍❤️‼️

[@voodoodolly]

❤this is one of the most adorable and beautiful things I have ever seen. ❤️ 🎉well done momma x

[@maryannditullio2581]

Thank you so much for showing us this video! What a wonderful opportunity she the nesting prepared, the eggs layed, hatched , fed and leaving the nest. A wonderful opportunity. I will never forget it!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a nice comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@AshokTak]

I loved how much common there is among all specious. and We relate to it. They're fast and hardworking for survival. Are we?

[@HelenaGLongbottom53]

Bless them! When they were flapping and tapping the box, it was like they were testing out their new equipment and loving it!

[@margpearson1018]

Loved it! I've had some every year in different Houses. They change every now and again. I love them. It's been ten years at least. I never want to leave!

[@allisoncarter6814]

Thank you for all your hard work to share this with us!! I have always wanted to see a baby chickadee and now I’ve had the pleasure of seeing 6!! Love these darling little birds!

[@dwightjt]

Dear Lesley it's a pleasure to see this again.

[@gayleandrus7050]

This was a wonderful story of these dear little birds! Thanks you for your efforts to preserve them and this episode in their lives. ❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So very welcome, Gayle and thank you for the kind comment. 🥰

[@jamestyrer6067]

Chickadees are my favorite bird in my area. They deal with harsh Wisconsin winters by which I offer them black sunflower seeds and have had them nesting in the bird houses year after year. Thank you for this Very good video

[@Steve_Farwalker]

I see BCC's all the time on one of my favorite hiking trails. They seem so carefree and curious.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know, aren't they just the sweetest. I love how curious they are of people. Such friendly pleasant birds

[@Steve_Farwalker]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I had a bird that would greet me every day I stepped out of my apt/house. I'm not sure if it was a Flycatcher or a Kinglet. It would get very close and give a chirping sound as it stayed very close on the tree but would retreat a little when I approached. It had long tail feathers. Any ideas? EDIT: I have a video of one of my encounters. Let me know if you want to see it.

[@burgermind802]

I had a flycatcher behave like this after hrr eggs had hatched

[@winged_worled2468]

I love when they do the little wing flutter

[@barbienat2344]

This was absolutely amazing! I loved every frame! Lesley, you are so generous with us to share your love of birds and nature. Thank you sooo very much…and what a planet!

[@joantrezza]

Lesley,such a cute video! I love how the earliest fledglings helped the last egg to hatch .😊 that was my favorite part.

[@phasm42]

This was really cool to see. Every step of the way was fasconating. The babies flapping their wings in the nest box was 😅

[@edwardmiller6353]

Thank yoau for sharing this amazing video. Birds are such special creatures and the nesting is awesome to see!

[@robtrombley4444]

I love to watch the birds develop and grow. I appreciate the detailed description of the nesting box and why the dimensions are significant. Thank you Lesley.

[@susanholder3764]

THANK YOU! Wow, this is great. I have 3 nest boxes for bluebirds in my yard and this spring one has been rented by a Chickadee pair. I was shocked when I checked it out and saw all the moss at the bottom. She has 5 eggs and has begun incubation so watching your video was very helpful. I would love to have a camera installed in there. That is so cool! Thank you again for sharing and narrating.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Oh my goodness how precious of a surprise that must have been for you. Chickadees are such darling little birds. Enjoy and thank you for the kind comment. ❤🐦

[@wilbur63wb]

This was ASTONISHING! WELL DONE! Better than anything David Attenborough could've done! Just fantastic! Thank you...

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww thanks for the kind comment :) Glad you enjoyed it, have a great day

[@terrietackett8964]

Chick-A-Dee-Dee-Dee !! Theirs nothing like a Mother’s love!! 💕💕

[@brandy3198]

I was getting worried about the last egg, so happy they all grew up strong and healthy. Thank you, Lesley

[@ktjankabar]

That was some amazing footage! Never saw, let alone knew of the predator posturing. I watched two chickadees this past spring excavating a nest. I was so close to the nest; they flew on my camera lens a couple of times but otherwise ignored me. My favorite video of yours to date for sure!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

The snake behavior is something else. Quite interesting. The various ways birds survive is remarkable. How great about you getting to see a chickadee pair digging out a nest hole. Its surprising how relaxed they are with someone watching. The sweetest birds thank you for the lovely comment.

[@janmcinnes8523]

Actually being inside a chickadee nest to observe their precious family activities while they are nesting has been a dream come true for me, Lesley! What a wonderful gift you have given to us, your fellow chickadee and birding fans. Your commentary is so knowledgeable too in your lovely peaceful voice. Thank you so much for creating this video for us. You are very gifted!! 💕💕

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much, Jan. :)

[@lornalafontaine6434]

Another beautiful,, informative, sweet story about these darling little birds! It fills my heart with joy.. Thank you so very much. Now, at 1:30 am, I will lay down to sleep and hopefully dream about them.

[@synon9m]

I like how the adult knows not to feed the last fledgling inside the nest.

[@anneott5112]

I have a bluebird box and am always invested in their wellbeing, over which I have little control beyond precautions of placement, baffles, etc. Glad I'm not the only one. ❤

[@anthonydavies6021]

Absolutely delightful! I love your perspective on this minor miracle, going on everywhere that birds are nesting. So easy to take it for granted and yet look at all the work the parent birds put in, including defending their brood. This is what makes Nature a source of infinite wonder for me.

[@katelord6106]

I'll be watching this many times... it's as though I'm secretly being given a window into the miracle of life. 🐦🌷 I'll be sharing. 💓

[@aprillesoonspalmer7987]

So sweet! What a treasure to see this whole evolution ❤🐦

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It was a pleasure to watch this and then make a little video on it. So glad you enjoyed

[@davidcrosby8552]

Never have I seen the snake display! Momma was not happy, but I'm glad everything turned out ok. A couple of chestnut backed chickadees have taken up my new nest box and I now have an idea of what is happening inside. Thanks so much! :)

[@VeggieNatureGirl]

Nothing cuter to me than baby birds especially baby chickadees 💗 it was really cute when they were pecking the box. We have some in our rehab clinic now trying to do the same in their cage! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I know, the adults are cute as it is but then the baby chickadees are just ridiculously cute. I'm glad you found it sweet of them pecking at the box, haha! I loved when they would do that. Aww, I'm so glad you have some in a rehab clinic, wishing all the best to them. Thank you for the nice comment. Have a great new week ahead

[@srinigomathi8252]

Do chickadees be found in india ?

[@valeriespinner8162]

Thanks for this wonderful video and education.. Chickadees are endangered so it’s wonderful knowing that people are making boxes. I’m not in a place where I can do the same. Thanks again.

[@Sssssssslf]

This was truly incredible to witness! And must have took an amazing effort to put together so thank you! What a privilege to see such a thing, these precious birdies are just wonderful thankyou for looking out for them, it was so heartwarming to see them all healthy happy and thriving! 🐦💙

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

It was a lot of work but so much fun. I enjoyed every bit of it and I'm so glad that you enjoyed getting a glimpse into their little secretive world too. Thank you for the lovely comment.

[@barbaraborgia3289]

I always had Carolina wrens nest in the box on a dogwood tree. The mother is very protective. This tiny bird told me off one time when I welcomed a cat in my yard. For Christmas, I received another bird house. I put it deep in my thorny climbing rose. I wondered if anyone would visit it since I couldn’t get more than eye level. Well, the wren loved it. The thorns kept unwanted visitors out. This video helped me to see how scary such intruders are.

[@janaewulff6987]

Absolutely fascinating! I loved it, saved it will watch it again. Chickadees are one of my favorite birds. They’re such a cute, snappy little number! It was fun watching from inside the box especially when mom would perform the snake behavior. I didn’t know they did that. Amazing and I’m glad it worked. Thank you for sharing your wonderful video and I’m so happy they’ve stuck around so you can continue watching them!

[@Violet-du9bk]

I loved this! Makes my heart sing!

[@0Suz0]

Congratulations on an awesome video! Edited beautifully, *very* professionally done. I didn't want to watch it because, for some reason, I get claustrophobic every time I try to watch a nest box. But I didn't feel that way for a single second watching your video. That's a huge compliment. :-)

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so very kindly for the lovely comment. I am very happy that you were able to watch the video without feeling that claustrophobic feeling. Awesome. :D :)