The Black-capped Chickadee: One of the Beloved Birds of North America

One of the most beloved little birds, the Black-capped Chickadee is pretty common in most of North America. As some of you know I’ve had many close relationships with these precious little birds. For the entirety of my 11-year experience watching wild birds, their curious way, of allowing people to observe them up close has provided me with much enjoyment and a great experience watching the fascinating habits they display.
Black-capped Chickadee nestbox video:
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Black-capped Chickadee Calls and Sounds video:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:40 What do Black-capped Chickadees look like
01:14 Similar-looking birds
02:00 What do Black-capped Chickadees like to at
04:06 How to attract a Black-capped Chickadee to your feeder
04:57 Habitat and where to find Black-capped Chickadees
05:17 Their hierarchy
06:04 Chickadee -dee-dee call
06:50 Seet call
07:03 Feebee or Cheeburger call
07:16 Gargle call/song
07:34 Broken dee call
07:56 Nesting (building, eggs, babies, snake display, fledging)
10:28 Quiet feebee call
11:09 Population / conservation
11:32 Lifespan
12:08 My personal thoughts/experience
14:25 Black-capped Chickadee Nestbox
Black-capped chickadees are easy to recognize, look for their black bib and cap, white belly, gray back and a hint of tan on their flanks. Measuring around 5 to 6 in and weighing just a half an ounce or lower. There is no obvious difference between males and females, they both look the same but females tend to be slightly smaller.
The diet of these birds is pretty varied with them changing what they eat depending on the season. One major source, especially over summer, is insects which make up 90 percent of their diet and include lice, grub, beetles, and moths as well as the eggs, larvae, and pupae of these invertebrates. In the winter they switch their diet to mostly vegetable-like seeds of native trees, insects during this time only account for around 50 percent of what they consume. The occasional fruit like crabapple and berries are additional sources of nourishment but probably the most important thing that helps sustain them during a time when there isn't much around to eat.
One other source of food for chickadees comes from people who put up backyard feeders filled with black-oil sunflower seeds, peanuts and suet. Many people wholeheartedly welcome these birds to their feeders, since they are such pleasant guests, coming and going as they collect a seed, sometimes even stopping long enough to eat.
Seeing these delightful birds in a natural setting shouldn’t be hard since they live in a variety of habitats, such as deciduous and mixed forests, open woods, parks and disturbed areas.
One way to locate a Chickadee is to listen for their calls, the most common and easy to recognize is their namesake chickadee dee dee call which as researchers have discovered over the years serves many functions. Almost constantly these birds keep in contact with one another by using a low and short seet sound. As spring nears, males start singing the feebee song, to attract a mate or impress the mate he already has and to establish territory. They also use another call that is considered a song, the gargle call. This is often given during aggressive displays and has many of the same functions as songs do.
Females make a Broken dee call as they near egg-laying, during this time, the male will feed his mate as a part of courtship feeding.
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[@jpalberthoward9]

Your videos have inspired me for a lot of years. They are very entertaining as well as educatjonal. I have come to consider you as a kind of mentor and teacher where the birds are concerenef. I have to ask you one thing though, because I'm getting just a little concerned about this: Are you missing any of the migratory species that you normally get every year in your area? Are there any that should be there but they're not? The reason I ask is because out here in Nevada, we dont have nearly the number of species that you have back east. In the winter, we usually get European Starlings, Brewers blackbirds, and red breasted finches. This year the numbers are drastically low on all 3 of these species. Theyre usually here in the thousands, but this time I see maybe 3 or 4 here and there. This is not normal, and my question is, are you seeing any unusually low numbers of any species in your part of the world? I'm wondering if you have heard of anything being wrong anywhere else, or if anybody has mentioned this to you. any information you could share would be greatly appreciated.

[@BirdBath1]

💙⭐

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The Phoe-be-be call is also significant for being the same interval as a musical minor-third.

[@mikearst2940]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I was fascinated that you were able to get a recording of the short duration very high frequency call. How did you manage that?

[@chickadeecentral]

Of course I'm gonna like the chickadee videos. Maybe I'm biased? 🤔

[@sherriianiro747]

Whenever I brush my dog outside the chickadees are part of the group that patiently waits "in the wings" for the fur for their nests. It is so fun to watch them with their little dog fur mustaches as they fly away to make their nests.

[@andyprice]

Oh wow, that is so cool!

[@GlimpseInside]

Awesome!!!

[@tarantulady8565]

YES! Same here! “Dog fur mustaches”…true😂👍

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

When we get our dog groomed in the late winter/early spring, I take a bag with me and ask for some of her hair... then I put it in a clean suet cage (I keep one just for this purpose) and hang it off my garden fence. I get to watch the chickadees and tit mice gather the fur right outside my kitchen window. It makes me so happy!

[@BirdsandGhibliFan]

Dog fur mustaches. Cool! 🥸 LOL That is so thoughtful of you to give the brushed off dog fur to the birds for nesting material; which reminds me: I have to buy some nesting material for the chickadees and other birds just in time for spring. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂👍

[@phasm42]

The babies flapping their wings inside the nestbox is hilariously cute.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I agree, me and Jamie always laugh at that little guy

[@milajavier1722]

Thank you, Leslie for your sweet and informative videos! I have a funny story about chickadees: I am a guitar player and while playing on my porch surrounded by chickadees I noticed that their "hey sweetie" call was C to A twice and E to G for the end (usually)... So I made up a guitar rhythm in Am and the birds stayed in tune and in rhythm for 20 minutes!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wow! that's incredible Thanks for sharing

[@angellas.1314]

Omg. That is pretty amazing!

[@PorkSodaBassist]

I have to try this out next time I hear them in my yard now

[@davehendricks4824]

😂😂😂👍

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love chickadees now☺️ that I saw some

[@379FP1]

Definetly my favorite bird. As you said, very social. I always thought it was cool that they can actually recognize people. When I worked night shift I'd come home to the chickadee welcoming party in the morning. They would follow me to the feeders. They knew it was time to refill the feeders.

[@yveslaflute9228]

The chic-a-dees that adopted me tought civility to a couple of small nuthatches that follow them and my black sunflower seeds. Nuthatches learned to not poop where they get food or eat, and almost never did in my house while getting seeds in warm weather when my door is open. They also learned learned politeness, respect and waiting for their turn. It's crazy to see the chick-a-dees fly in at high speed when I have both my doors open, I have plastics on all my windows because they do get lost and would get hurt when they panic. If back door is closed I close a curtain so they never try to speed fly out through there.

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

YES 🥰. My favorite thing about chickadees is how they can stand up to bossier birds.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

They do not know how small they are and nor do they care lol

[@lesliemoiseauthor]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd 💯💯💯

[@jackiereamy4871]

Yes and they get into terrible little fights

[@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230]

When I was a child, my cramps showed me how to feed these wonderful little guys from my hands. I thought it was so magical and still do. I was at my grampa's house several days a week and the first thing I did when I arrive at his home no matter sun or snow, was to put a handful of seeds and nuts in my pocket. He kept them in the mudroom, and every visit started with a walk on his property and feeding these little ones. Even before my hand was out, they would be landing on my shoulders and head waiting to be fed. Then we would hide peanuts in the crooks of branches, sit back and watch each but being found. Now I'm 60 with my own little place, the sit at the window feeder if it is empty and tap on the window for the nuts I put out. Life is wonderful!

[@icouldjustscream]

You've had so many chickadee friends over the years. My first and best chickadee friend was 'Beaker'. She was so sweet. We were besties for 3 years. I could write a little book about her and her antics ...like the time I offered her dried meal worms and she was so disgusted she bit my thumb! Once she was sitting in my hand eating walnuts when the neighbour's cat walked by us. We were up on the deck so the cat didn't notice us at first. Beaker started gargling and screeching at the cat. She didn't fly from my hand, she stood there and cussed at the cat. The cat was very startled and took off. Beaker looked at me and went back to her walnuts. I have lots of little 'Beaker' stories. She liked sitting on my head, she never, ever pooped on me.

[@lisahusson7328]

My chickadee friend, Swee-dee, isn’t crazy about my dog either. My Swee-dee is quite the character too!!!

[@skonther0ck]

I love chickadees year round, but especially in winter. When the weather is cold and grim and there’s been no sunshine for days, the sound and sight of these cheerful, brave, busy little birds always bring a smile.

[@terrinewton39]

I love these little birds. So cheerful sounding and friendly.

[@BirdBath1]

🐥❤

[@bethanythatsme]

Oh my goodness, these lil babies have helped me through some tough times and make my outdoor time even more precious. Thank you for your fantastic videos 🖤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is so wonderful about them helping you through tough times. They have helped me like that as well. Such sweet birds 🐦❤

[@ganymeade5151]

Birds are empaths. They know when you need them. Love.

[@atheistsince1210]

Wow Leslie to have all those precious creatures by your side and in your life ! I suffer from PTSD and these and all feathered delights make the pain go away. I would like to have 500 nest boxes inside and outside my house so I could be smothered by goodness and happiness indescribable! 😂

[@julieprior3126]

They look very sweet, and they sound lovely and Lesley's quietly spoken commentary completes a very nice video.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you Julie, :)

[@ladypalomino3151]

I love the chickadees too, they follow me around when I'm walking around to each bird feeder. They are friendly little cute birds. I love them. They are fun to watch.

[@glorybound7599]

One of the most common birds at our feeder and a joy the watch. They have less fear than most when I’m refilling the feeder and remain nearby closer than other birds. Didn’t know they liked bugs because they eat a good portion of seeds from our feeder. A joy to watch everyday.

[@drizzle617]

the 'fee bee' sound is so soothing in the spring mornings, makes them my favorite local bird

[@stefanilin7981]

I've just started to build trust with the chickadees that visit my balcony. When I hear their sounds I'd place extra peanuts on the fence for them and they'd be waiting on the trees next to the fence. I can see they are getting more comfortable being closer to me. I hope one day they'll let me hand feed them :)

[@Snowstar837]

I whistle the "fee-bee" after I fill the bird feeder to let them know I'm done... They've started to land on the porch railing to wait 😂

[@setapart6937]

Keep working on building that trust! I’ve been working with mine this past winter. They’re becoming comfortable in landing close to me (like a foot away) and just recently one fed from a ball feeder that I was holding out. I was so excited!!

[@JOHN----DOE]

I found the best time to "tame" them is when they bring young ones to the feeder in August, teaching them where to find winter seeds. The young ones are less afraid and can easily be persuaded to take seeds from a hand that lingers a LITTLE longer by the feeder . . . and voila

[@dba750]

Keep in mind that once you lose interest or die, the explosion in population will die from starvation

[@CMJDT]

@@dba750 wow that is a bit dark lol

[@EmilyElizabethMusic]

I love chickadees so much! Last summer we had a handful of young chickadees hanging around our yard for a few days- they would come and sit along the window sills and peak into our house. They were all over, so rowdy! It was wonderful!

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

We moved to our New England homestead in 2019, and the resident chickadees quickly became my favorites. Last year, when nothing went right with my garden and I didn’t get to plant a single sunflower, I had the most magical sunflower volunteers pop up throughout my garden and around because of all the seeds they cached. I now have a chickadee sitting on a sunflower tattooed on my arm as my love note to them ❤️

[@nancyronaldson2732]

I love these cute little birds. They used to drive my dog crazy. They would fly to one tree and cheekily chirp at her and she would rush to the tree. Then the chickadee would fly to the other tree in my yard and chirp. My dog would get her exercise going back and forth .😂

[@jennyd9543]

I like the way their songs change with the seasons and that they stay around all year round. When we go to fill the feeder, they greet us as if to say thank you.

[@kg60999]

THE WING FLAPPIESSSS!!! They are too dang cute!

[@lanapoulliot7682]

I once held a dish with Cheerios out in front of me, near the suet where he was. He kept getting closer and closer, considering his next move. To my delight, he very quickly landed on the dish, grabbed a Cheerio and he was gone. I was so happy!

[@richardgordon245]

a dozen eggs for such a small bird is truly amazing.

[@chairshoe81]

7:05 this is my favorite call of any bird. when i hear it i know its springtime 😄

[@Ranma1981]

My family call it the Nelson Muntz bird/call as it sounds just like the Simpsons character Nelson's common Haw-Haw taunt.

[@chairshoe81]

@@Ranma1981 hah, thats true

[@qui-gontimtherandomraptor1072]

Leslie: What is your favorite thing about the friendly black-capped chickadee? Me: That they exist. Also that bit about Jamie and the end was really sweet :D

[@markwalker1144]

Thank you. These birds are lucky to have such a caring lady looking out for them.

[@elizabethhoeppner8881]

Now I know so much about the birdies who entertain me at the feeder.

[@7389]

I love the Chickadees that come to my feeders! They cheer me up, and often come when I call them. ❤ I just love them.

[@lovepet4565]

I have a pair on my property, they had a batch of babies. The sweetest lil sounds. I love them so much

[@mariejackson325]

They don’t fly away when I refill the feeders. The sit on a nearby branch. They are darling. I loved this video.

[@Playagame3220]

I love Chickadees, they're one of my favorites for sure.

[@ellenhughes2409]

Thank you for this channel and showcasing the Black Capped Chickadee. One time on a cold winter day, I was out for my exercise walk, but depressed. Suddenly there on the road was a Chickadee, appearing to be lifeless. I reached down and picked it up. I held it in my hand and got to see the creator's handiwork up close. If this little bird is important enough to be made so beautifully, then I am important also. It touched my soul and renewed my spirit to go on in life. I went to place it on a pine tree branch near the ditch along the road, and it suddenly hopped off my hand. From this time forward it has been my favorite bird. So tiny yet strong. So hardy yet singing many beautiful songs. What a great way for me to learn, "don't give in, don't give up' and keep on going. I love all your information, but the Black Capped Chickadee seemed so special for me, THANK YOU.

[@saladgaming4339]

living in the south is nice, we have little carolina chickadees higher-pitched and faster calls, very squeaky, very cute

[@BirdBath1]

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[@bmeetze]

We’ve been enjoying starlings, sparrows, crows, redwing blackbirds, doves, towhees, and red house finches at our feeding site. I think the unusual cooler temperatures have brought in the redwing blackbirds. They are all so fun to watch!!

[@GlimpseInside]

I've never seen a Grackle or even heard of them before until this winter when they visited our feeders! I'm in GA & we've had warmer days than usual recently & I often wonder what it means if new bird types show up in different areas! My particular area unfortunately has a lot of new construction going on & I'm sad that it means less space for wildlife even if it means I get to see some that I may not normally witness.

[@rodneystanger1651]

Red winged blackbirds migrate south from me. I'm in Maine, maybe it gets to cold for them here? They're all over till late fall, then they vanish.

[@randyhead6481]

I've watched and fed these birds casually for over 30 years. Much of this was new information to me. Such incredible little birds!

[@kathleensteeves488]

I love there song and the light way they fly, flitter and get food….❤❤❤❤❤❤Thankyou so much…….😊😊😊 They are little angels

[@dkroberts1163]

I have the Carolina Chickadees here in Texas. They are precious!

[@ranaivorasolofoson1177]

We really love chickadees and we're good at drawing them.

[@xXNCT_ClarissaXx]

This is making me cry I just love chickadees so much

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

My favorite little birds. I luv to see the parents raising the young. Then when the babies take their first flight. ☮️💗🐦

[@kiniburk]

Never imagined that Chickadees would allow a person to touch them. My backyard is full of them, and Finches but I never thought of attempting to hand feed.

[@beyourownforceofnature7291]

☀️🍃🍂”My yard is, happily, filled with these birds, too!”🕊🎶🐝💚💙💛

[@Clake52]

My favorite bird. Small, cute, nervous, and, non-aggressive, minds its own business

[@rogue350]

I started hearing the fee bee song when I walked my dog in the state park near my house. I hope my state gets a wildlife and parks license plate with the chickadee on it!

[@ArianaSarahaFlightBehavior]

I just love that she waits until all the eggs are laid to begin incubation. Chickadees are so thoughtful! And those itty-bitty babies, oh my!

[@lornabartlett2744]

The mighty black-capped chickadee we love the couple that chirp around our neck of the woods feeding and nesting wonderful companion feathered free Flyers!💞🕊🌍🇨🇦

[@WildernessRocks]

You got that right and for good/great reasons all around!

[@bogtrottername7001]

I am happy for you that you have a life partner; the sweetness and love you express in your videos is being rewarded and that warms my heart.

[@webuyhousesdenvercolorado]

This bird is everything to me during my afternoon walks. I don't have earbuds in or anything because of these birds. I'd rather hear them than anything else.

[@rachelyawney9601]

My husband and I saw a White Breasted Nuthatch pair hanging out with a banditry of chickadees during the winter. We saw them at the Inglewood Bird Sanctuary in Calgary, Alberta.

[@isaaco5679]

They have a better recall than I do!

[@zachbecker4528]

I was fill my bird feeder and held my hand out then one flew into my hand and starting eating, my favorite bird right now 👍

[@corniss]

This was so intetesting. I never knew they hid seeds in tree crevices. You do such an amazing job Lesley and I appreciate you. 🥰

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much!

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd chickadeess are so intelgent and smart 🤓

[@yveslaflute9228]

Leslie forgot mycelium as food! They look in crevices in the bark for the mushroom family growths, they love them so much, i winter when it gets humid and it grows a bit they dig again between the bark to get a few more tiny bites.

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

My favorite thing about Chickadees is tame they get. They are always the first to a feeder and are ceaseless in energy, always so industrious. It is like "the sky is going to fall and we must be ready."

[@shenke2007]

I always enjoy seeing chickadees near the feeder this cute and brave bird is entertaining and fun to watch

[@lunainezdelamancha3368]

I placed bird feeders all around my garden....I absolutely love them!! 🖖🌻💚

[@sojourn777]

I have been in love with chickadees all my life. They come to my feeder daily and eat from my hand. One of my resident red squirrels, Chief Redbutt, vies for the sunflower seeds.

[@lonzo61]

The sounds (and sight) of chickadees on a crisp, calm, winter day is one of life's enormous pleasures. And I'm not even a bird nerd. I just love them. To be sure, other birds that share their habitat are also fun to watch, such as creepers and wood peckers.

[@BigKevsPlace1]

You have an amazing way of telling your birding story’s while the chickadee’s are hiding seeds in your coat!! It’s great that you have a partner that supports your interest in birds!!

[@speiluhr126]

I recently got the flock of chickadees that come to my feeder comfortable enough with me to eat from my hand. The one likes to fling sunflower seeds at me. Another one is obsessed with my bare feet. If I'm outside barefoot the little guy likes to climb on them

[@raymore544]

The only thing these lovely Bandits Stole was my heart

[@Sunshine-lg8su]

Thank you for this wonderful video.. I love these birds and their beautiful songs and endless entertainment. In return I provide food and shelter. Our winters have been changing so I make sure food is plenty….and I hang my dogs hair in mesh bags in the trees… they scoop it up it’s amazing to watch. Cooperation is the key …🙏🙌

[@AlsInd]

just got in from working in my orchard for a break and came up with this vid in the feed. i absolutely adore the black capped chickadees in my little orchard and garden. they are always following me around the place especially if i am digging. i have mountains of aging wood chips that they love as well as there are tons of bugs to be had from them. i also have the mountain chickadee and the pygmy and red breasted nuthatches who seem to see me as a food dispenser. this may be because i usually have some sunflower seeds and peanuts in my pockets 🙂

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Lesley, you are a veritable bird whisperer, if there ever was one - quite amazing!

[@BirdBath1]

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@@BirdBath1 Have it, even a pond.

[@BirdBath1]

@@klauskarbaumer6302 look at bird bath

[@chickadeecentral]

Ever since I started hand-feeding them, chickadees have become one of my all time favorites.

[@cheaplaughkennedy2318]

I remember many years ago coming across a Chickadee nest in a pipe sticking about two feet out from the ground and looking directly down inside you could see the young . Really enjoyed, thank you .

[@hectorm6099]

I heard their call years ago. It took me while to learn their call. Inhaling is the only way I can do it. I have a conversations with them every morning, even those in the distance hear my call and respond. It took me two years find out that I was talking to a bunch of Chickadees. It's so hilarious, I never thought that I would talk to a bird. My dogs think I'm nuts but these little birds do bring a smile to my face.

[@jonhayden6235]

Lesley, we currently have a nestbox of Carolina chickadees in our back yard. We know from previous years that the young chickadees will be capable of leaving the nestbox in flight (albeit very slowly -- my wife says they resemble bomber aircraft!). Like the tufted titmice and Eastern bluebirds, they require protection from the invasive and non-native English sparrows, which will kill the young in the nestboxes. Please keep your videos coming: we learn something new from every one you post!

[@mtnwriter4011]

I love birds, and now I know what bird it is singing that very familiar song each morning in my backyard. Thank you. I put out sunflower seed (and now suet) and get finches, sparrows, chickadees, and even mourning doves. Quite a family.

[@melaneykk5986]

The sound of that call brought me straight back to my childhood. Walking with my Daddy after the rain looking for mushrooms. Puffballs were the best.

[@lisabelle7553]

Omg-- those adorable little eggs!! Chickadees have always been a joy to see. Your special friendships with them over the years is truly touching. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@taytonclait]

As much as I love these little characters, I often can only hear "Cheese-burger!" when they call

[@cawdacity]

that shout out to your significant other was such a sweet surprise

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much. He's a big reason I've been able to do what I do. I'm a very lucky girl

[@2Believe7]

My favorite thing about these little sweeties is their delightful tweeting 💞. Thanks Leslie & Jamie !

[@BlueBonnie764]

2023 So cool. I have 2 🦜🦜 parrots, they chatter with the locals.Just spotted a teeny tiny 'Black cap chickadee',no bigger than my 👍 thumb☃️❄️⛄ Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 (another favorite🙄)❄️

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

I thank YOU Jamie for the love and support that has ultimately been shared with all of us who follow her! I LOVE birds!!

[@canadiankabingurl9782]

Loved seeing that nest with the wee ones 😍

[@rebelwithoutaclue8164]

Is that the Nerd of birds that's finally seen ?👍

[@kfiscal01]

I had one land on my hat while grilling on the back deck. I was waiting for the bird to look over the brim and say hello!

[@vickibowen5617]

Lesley, I always love to see your posts and listen to your calm voice. But especially, I love to listen to the Birdsong of the Birds you highlight. Bless you. And much gratitude always.

[@skyewalker38]

so neat i didnt realise how many sounds and calls they make . I love how round and cute they are.

[@micahbirdlover8152]

😎 cool pfp

[@micahbirdlover8152]

I know right I Just heard some today

[@dsc4178]

We have chickadees every year, great birds. Black-capped.

[@nooceluap7760]

Lots of great info Leslie. You're a great ambassador for these sweet little birds. I love watching them peck away at a sunflower seed.

[@sksksksksksksksksk9]

so jealous they trusted you so well. that'd be so cool

[@mikezylstra7514]

Cool vid! I've noticed Chickadees are not afraid of people. I sit on my deck in October, and with a handfull of seeds or sometimes my fingers smeared with peanut butter and dipped in seeds they mob me. You appreciate their beauty when you see them up close Their tittering on a dull January afternoon at my feeder livens up the otherwise silent dead drab winter.

[@dougtheslug6435]

These little guys are amazing. My little flock that has been with me for almost 6 years now have grown to about 25/30 birds. I always wondered how long they live and figured there were some with me from the beginning as they always came out to the tray feeders before I even put the seed in, they loved picking through it to get all the peanuts first......now I'm pretty sure they are the same ones and all their babies. Cheers

[@oldcrow6990]

It's always been my favorite in Minnesota. My family used to take movies in the 70's of the birds at the feeder. We would watch them on a big projector screen, and the cat would pounce on the (now 2-3' ) birds and knock it over! Your dedication here is inspiring. Thank you.

[@privatedata665]

I enjoy when a chickadee lands within feet of me , I usually talk to them . Also the happy tweets they sing when they see me filling the feeder .

[@christinagoetsch3547]

Chickadees make me cry happy tears. ❤❤

[@dp7534]

I love these little birds! They are very social and vocal at my feeder and bring me so much joy😍. Your videos are so informative, fun to watch and helped me to learn so much about my favorite backyard friends. Thanks for sharing a little bit more about yourself Lesley. It’s nice that your partner is so involved and helpful as well.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

what a sweet experience

[@rarebird_82]

This is swiftly becoming one of my favourite bird channels, no pun intended 🙃 Thank you, greetings from UK 🇬🇧

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

An update on my SE Michigan sanctuary Viewed a pair of Robins at the heated bird bath yesterday additionally two red winged crows arrived this morning 2/26/22…a “flock” 8-10 …? of European Starlings are a recent arrival to date … The woodpeckers are keeping the starlings in line… Big Daddy Blue jay continues to amaze scooping up three peanuts 🥜🥜🥜 A trip… Preparing the hummers feeders to be ready by late March … Sending love and light to all my community bird lovers around the planet….

[@betsyleiss8938]

Thank you so much for your informative and professional caliber videos! Your channel has become a favorite of mine, and as I've just started watching, I'm very excited about all the catching up I have to do! Im very fortunate in that I live on 18 isolated acres that are 1/3 forested and 2/3 hay fields, only a half mile from a huge lake. The variety of birds here is incredible! My favorites are the chickadee, bald headed eagle, Am. Kestrel, indigo bunting, Am. Goldfinch and most of all, ruby throated hummers. We do everything we can to provide food and nesting for our avian friends. I really appreciate all that I'm learning from your channel. Again, thank you.

[@dmagnus9590]

thank you! this is my favorite vid. i love black capped too but it's more of the full story you shared about their lives and behaviors and your personal experience with them! one lucky girl!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks for sticking around until the end

[@micahbirdlover8152]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I love their chickadee call🥰

[@billsmith7357]

What a great story Lesley. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@user-fr8bn7go1r]

I have a lovely pair that I watch all the time. They built their nest in a large gourd.that was designed to be a birdhouse. It hangs on a metal uptight of my tall carport. They are busy feeding their babies now. Love watching and hearing them.

[@thomasprendergast6315]

Lesley, you are amazing. Thank you so much for all you have done. Enjoy your life.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

I love my resident Chickadees! Whenever I put out seed on the table, or refill the feeders, my Chickadees are the first to arrive - usually when I'm barely 6 feet away from the table or the feeders! They're very friendly, little birds! They 'dee-dee' at me when they do that. I think of it as a greeting and a thank you! 😁