The Most Distinct Chickadee I’ve Ever Known & Why

None of the Chickadees I’ve known have ever been so easy to recognize as this little one. What the heck is going on?
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[@cynthianorman44]

❤❤❤I am sorry about Phebe, I did experience that video of her with babies❤️❤️❤️

[@Northcountry1926]

How Cool … VERY COOL !

[@djosbun]

The Chickadees that visit my deck have an incurable disease: Cuteism. ❤️🐦

[@Terri_Stauffer]

🥰

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I thought I was the only one seeing this...hahaha :)

[@tk423b]

They are like cute little droids. My favorite.

[@cattailer1077]

Wow! Mine too! It's seems to be a common condition among chickadees🤭🥰

[@nolabirdin]

Good stuff lol

[@jbr2991]

During this cultural season of insanity, I watch your channel for calmness and peacefulness. My mother enjoyed bird watching and would have loved all that you do for God’s tiny, but mighty creatures.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I love this sooo much. I always made it a point of sharing just the beauty of birds to help people escape from the craziness of our world.

[@user-jk5ur9dh5h]

I'm glad the phenomenon didn't prevent her from having a mate and living a normal life. ❤

[@indioloco6600]

Years ago, I saw a chickadee pecking on a dead mouse impaled on a short pine branch. I asked an old man with really good binoculars what was up with the mouse. He said northern shrikes stick thier prey on branches for storage. Just like Desert shrikes stick little lizards on cacti. I am now an old man with really good binoculars and lots of stories, some about birds. 🐦

[@lulumoon6942]

Old folks have the best stories, from another Old Head! 👍😎🙏

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[@ze3503]

Philbert and Inky IN YOUR NEST BOX?!? What magical occurrences!

[@OspreyFlyer]

After my Mom died, who was a backyard birder, I was sitting in the breakfast nook where she watched the birds. I was grieving while looking out into the backyard. A Carolina Chickadee flew in and landed in the chain link fence. It was so small. The tiny bird began singing its beautiful song which brought a peace to me. That was 24 years ago. I'm an avid birder and still remember that moment when I hear Chickadees singing.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I love your encounter with that sweet little chickadee.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

I really believe our loved ones who have passed communicate with us through nature. I've had experiences like this myself and it's so comforting. 🫶

[@OspreyFlyer]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I also had some very positive "paranormal" experiences after my Mom's death. After talking to others, it's quite common.

[@OspreyFlyer]

@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane I have all sorts of paranormal / telepathy experiences with animals. Such as a new Life Bird begin singing 10 feet from me as I get in the vehicle to leave. And I was thinking well I didn't hear or see that bird here, dang.

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I never knew I needed a bird channel until I found yours. Thank you!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

That is so awesome :)

[@KathrineJKozachok]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd I'm sharing it with my niece too. She loves listening and learning about birds. Thank you for making it fun!

[@tshaffer9681]

It always amazes me that these little birds can make it through the harsh winter's.

[@HannahHarbourDeep]

God Bless Inky and Filbert so precious and it’s lovely that their story is being shared with us!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much for the sweet comment. I have so much more share about them :)

[@reeree6682]

My sentiments EXACTLY! ❤

[@reeree6682]

​@@LesleytheBirdNerd Looking forward to it all!❤

[@BMW7series251]

Such an interesting and detailed video. I have watched birds for over 65 years and videos like this keep me young! Many thanks for posting, best regards, John.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So beautiful that you have watched birds for that long. They are forever interesting, thank you for watching. Have a great evening. :)

[@Kyle_Schaff]

OMG! I can’t wait for the full nest video with Inky!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

:D I'm sooo glad :)

[@russelder9743]

Lesley---OMG we were so worried about you guys...with these fires I kept looking for a video ...hopefully your all good.......your knowledge is amazing ....I always learn so much.......PS we got a new friend ...a totally Black Squirrel....he is young and I am working with him......Stay safe my friend

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you for the kind thoughts. Luckily we aren't near to any of the fires. Such a sad and devastating ordeal. I feel for everyone affected including the poor animals. That is so cute about your young black squirrel friend. I hope you have a lot of fun with the little one :) You take care and stay safe too.

[@russelder9743]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Thank God you guys are good...its funny we talk on YT and over the years I feel like you get to know someone and worry about them...stay safe God Bless you two and all your little friends......Russ and Barbara

[@spark_6710]

​@@LesleytheBirdNerdOh...I am so glad that you were not near the fire !! I didn't know of the fire ...!💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@spark_6710]

​@@russelder9743Black squirrel !!? Wow ! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I totally get that 100 percent :)

[@lulumoon6942]

Fantastic history on Chickadees, birds, heredity, and especially sweet Inky! 👍🙏😎😍

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much :)

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Hello Bird Whisperer happy to drop by….🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Good day lovely being, so nice of you to drop by :) Have a great evening

[@egar4767]

What a wonderful and interesting topic you have touched on. This is real science. As one, I’m sure university professors on the subject are watching. Please keep us posted. We’re on the edge of our seats. Thank you for the work you do to keep us informed.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Wow, thank you!

[@marybennett8657]

I just love your channel and your superpowers and all the birds you share with us you're so lucky

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww Mary you're always so sweet. Thank you for the lovely comments :)

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I just love that you get to know these birds individually! How wonderful!

[@repetemyname842]

The greatest little year around birds in Wisconsin, they are the best.

[@jed6937]

Thank you for another Excellent video!!! Your the best and we MISS YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@karyng5587]

So fascinating. I marvel who’s species can change/adapt so quickly.❤ Inky is too adorable!

[@neonice]

These quick changes happen all the time. Sometimes they are helpful in survival and breeding sucess so these random mutations can become the new norm through natural selection. Nature is always evolving.

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@@mc12358 like I said, just a breath of fresh air…

[@birbluv9595]

Wow, how exciting, Lesley! Inky is a beautiful little girl, and I’m so glad she’s found a mate in Filbert and is hanging around. I take it Dash headed off to a difficult territory? Inky has such am interesting personality regarding her nest preferences, and I’m so happy that she’s raising a brood now! I can’t wait to find out if she’s passed her melanism on to any of the chicks! Or maybe this is a recessive gene and will reappear In future generations. It amazes me that you’ve followed Filbert (is that right?) for ten years! The idea of these little beauties living that long makes my heart soar.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I've known Philbert for around 7 years I think. The chickadee I've known for 10 years is Bud. He lives further away than Philbert and is a real sweetie too :)

[@JA51711]

Your observations of animal behavior and of the environment are very on-point and a major contribution to biology, environmental science and epidemiology. I think that toxins or endocrine disruption in the surrounding environment may be causing this. If it was just too chickadees possibly from the same family then I would not think this but when you showed the nuthatch with similar patterns that I suspect something environmental. Consider reading Rachel Carlson's Silent Spring if you haven't yet. There are more challenges to our wild life than just dioxins (which are terrible as it is) these days. You have a cluster of birds with similar patterns in a small area so this is something to continue researching. You are an amazing ambassador for our animals and our environment and for humans because without a healthy environment and without healthy wildlife humans will not have healthy lives either. Great video. Please update us on your next discoveries and as you follow these birds.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You know I've wondered if there could be anything else here at play, like something in the environment that no one is aware of yet. I'm so thankful that you mentioned this along with Rachel Carlson's book. I need to read it asap. I will be updating you guys on everything Inky for the next while. Hope you all like chickadee videos, haha!

[@katiekane5247]

Just finished a video on the history & research on endocrine disruptors. It's a pirate stream from the great research team at The Last American Vagabond streaming on "Moe Dalitz" channel. Extremely upsetting how long they've known about these effects but haven't done anything to stop it 😢

[@mmersino7363]

Lesley!!!! I am so interested in following this birds life story!!! Thank you for sharing this is absolutely captivating.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww that's wonderful, I feel the same way. There is so much about her that is interesting, she behaves different from other chickadees I've known. I have many videos lined up on Inky and I look forward to sharing them :) Thanks for watching and have a great evening.

[@richnet12]

God Bless bird nerds everywhere!

[@Danika_Nadzan]

Thank you for another interesting and informative video! Your observation skills are top notch, and your interest in digging deeper adds another level of knowledge to share. Your obvious love for your avian friends and patience at filming their daily activities gives us all a lovely perspective on their lives!❤😊

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you sooo much Danika for the sweet comment. I love these little feathered beings very much, such beauty and interesting things they do. :) Have a wonderful evening.

[@Danika_Nadzan]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd You're welcome, Leslie...it's well deserved. I'm always happy to see a new video from you! I have similar birds here in eastern Pennsylvania, and you always have something fun and interesting to share.

[@spark_6710]

I love chickadees !! Adorable !!! 😍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@jamielandis4606]

She’s adorable! Chickadees are one of my favorites.

[@ghostdoodles]

🥰Love chickadees, Inky and Dash are beautiful little things, well they all are!

[@methirsty]

I am excited to see how they all look after their molt.

[@tomlinn7227]

You give these chickadees unique names; inky! Dash!

[@bluespruce679]

Excellent video, Lesley! You are quite observant and knowledgeable, yet you allow room for all and any variables, and even should you be wrong on something. I find this refreshing because you avoid being hard-nosed, know-it-all, and never wrong!! You show wisdom in how you present what you have learned, realizing that not every single "fact" is engraved in stone! I love your presentations, Lesley! Thank you for sharing so much about sweet, little Inky! God bless you and Shalom! 💜🕊💜✡️✝️💜🕊💜

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thanks very much for the kind comment :) Blessings to you too

[@a.m.v.6938]

You certainly have a good eye for telling birds apart. I think it’s a special gift given to you because of your love for birds. You are a special person and birds know this, that’s why they trust you so much.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww such a kind comment. Thank you :)

[@sarahheld3761]

Pray for me I might be getting a house soon, and I'll have my own yard! So I can watch the birdies up close to 🎉🎉🎉

[@russelder9743]

Will pray for you...its wonderful to get into a house....hope it all works out for you

[@katiekane5247]

We've been in this home almost 4 years. I love my high porch with mature Oak trees. The birds are my companions all day, all year long. I'm keeping mostly native plants so they don't have to rely on my feeders. I'd be so lonely without them!

[@louisebelair2245]

What a beautiful story. I hope Inky has a lot of little chickadees.

[@KarlaGustafson-vq1ch]

Thank you for all the knowledge your share! Greatly appreciated.

[@suzannederringer1607]

Thanks for this video! Hoping Inky stays and has her babies in your Nest Box!!!

[@bettysmith2142]

Sweet little bird…they are my favorite❤😊

[@locksbog4270]

Awesome stuff Nerd, looking forward to the inky Chronicles. 👍😃✌️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Awesome! I'm looking forward to sharing them :)

[@therosarylady]

You're so blessed to have them as family, named them and keep up with them through the years. It's beautiful ❤️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you, I really am blessed to have these kind of experiences :)

[@abbracia]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Hi Inky!

[@markwalker1144]

My birding amounts watching crows around my house, but right now it's too hot to be outside so my birding is watching your videos😂.

[@monicapushkin3274]

I have a little bird book which describes chickadees as having a "confiding" nature. That is the best word to describe chickadees!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Honestly Monica that is so spot on. I have been observing and interacting with these little darlings for 12 years and still I cannot get over their trusting behavior. They are so accepting of people, absolutely precious little birds.

[@monicapushkin3274]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd Yes, they go about their business in close proximity, in a very special endearing way.

[@CambiDred17]

Oh I can’t wait to see about the brood!!!!

[@AniFam]

Awesome~👍 Thank you for sharing this video and the information~🤗

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

A pleasure, thank you for checking it out :)

[@nancybusso6171]

Be safe dear Lesley! I hope all your feathered friends are safe too!!

[@Peg06]

Yay for Inky and Filbert!

[@extremelydeplorablebodean839]

Great video, thank you.

[@tar0tlvr]

They’re all gorgeous! ❤

[@janacollins-maguire4942]

Thanks Lesley that was fun. I luv chickadees. Those babies in the nest are adorable. ☮️💜🐦

[@mjinfl967]

Thank you ❤

[@Marowyn]

What a wonderful opportunity - best wishes to you, Inky, and Philbert! I look forward to learning more about their life together.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much :)

[@robbabcock_]

Fascinating! Inky is such a pretty bird. 🥰🐦❤

[@nolabirdin]

Nice

[@jimmyjames2022]

Lentil's Mate needs a proper name, how about "Smudge"? Looking forward to seeing if Inky makes sooty offspring.

[@Terri_Stauffer]

Thank you, this was fascinating information. Hoping for successful season for Inky and Philbert.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww thank you so much for the sweet wishes to Inky and Philbert. I'm glad you enjoyed the information. Always something new to learn with these wonderful birds.

[@earFront]

You make such wonderful videos about your bird friends. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you very much. It's a pleasure sharing these little darlings :) Have a great evening

[@raddadray7535]

One fine morning I stepped out for a morning pipe full of the kind stuff so,as I was ready to light my bowl this little chickadee lands on a tree branch behind me…then alights on my shoulder and I whisper to it “want a puff”. I didn’t of course and with that it went on it’s way with me being all the more thankful and grateful.Praises to that little creature.

[@trtlduv07]

Inky’s so adorable 💚💚

[@marciamellow1211]

Your video was so interesting...inky is so pretty..so is dash..please do more of these talking videos..❤

[@dyrldouglas2087]

Chickadees are my fav bird, so cute & animated. I've fed some but not from my hand like you.

[@jbr2991]

I loved your Instagram post with Speckle “watching“ himself. Adorable!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww he's such a little sweetheart. I'm glad you enjoyed that post :)

[@s.terris9537]

Lesley, regarding Inky removing the wood chips... They need the hard surface to roll the eggs around on. According to an amazing Avian vet (Dr. Harris) that I used to take my breeding pet cockatiels too, he said they do this to prevent the chick embryo from sticking to the shells. My cockatiels took to my sock drawer to lay their eggs. Because the socks prevented them from rolling the eggs on a hard surface, the chicks were unable to hatch (sadly). Once the socks were removed and they had access to the wood, all the chicks hatched.

[@kws1957]

Thank you for this film. May the Lord bless and keep you.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are so kind. Same prayers back to you :) Thank you

[@Lonesome__Dove]

Love you Inky!!! You are BEAUTIFUL ❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much!!

[@IowaKim]

I have a downy woodpecker that is a regular at my feeder with much darker breast feathers, in fact the first time I saw her, I thought was a new bird species I wasn't familiar with. She looks as though she got into the coal bin. Now I watch for her. Fun little personalities!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So cool that you have a Downy who looks different. Birds are fun

[@rickcroucher]

You are so blessed.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much. Have a wonderful evening :)

[@karenkyle4108]

She's soooo fluffy!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@mikearreola2609]

I’m in Eastern Washington. I occasionally see chickadees in Winter and Spring. One day I was filling my feeder when a little spunky nuthatch came along and started checking out my feeder while I was filling it. That was the first time I’ve seen a nuthatch when at least I knew what it was.

[@MrTmiket0007]

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

[@kws1957]

They are very sweet and cute.😊

[@jkm3297]

Oh she's so incredible!

[@newatthis50]

Came to my acreage in the afternoon, not planning to stay, it was so peaceful I over stayed . I slept in the car and woke to a black cap looking in on me then turning to look over his shoulder to report to the rest of his crew what he saw. " Yep she's moving" "oh oh she's waking up" it was amazing. I'm often out here now and they frequently check out what I'm doing. Seem to be fearless!! Also have a News Bee that comes to check me out 2-3 times a day. Wishing I could understand what he says😂

[@carolridgeway3496]

Inky is so pretty❣️I love her markings

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Isn't she though?! I love her :)

[@ProverbsOne7]

It is all so marvelous! All the information you provide and up-front & personal videos. Thank you! It makes my heart glad. 🥰

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are so welcome!

[@bobbiechitwood632]

this is womderful,,,,,thank you

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much. :)

[@araneus1]

Very cool.

[@tashpix]

Chickadees rule!

[@es5605]

I can’t wait to watch Inky’s adventures with her clutch!😊

[@aburg6393]

Oh Lesley - fantastic video! I love that you share information but also your own excitement and pure joy at being immersed in the world of birds. You make it so much fun 😊. Little flying dinosaurs 😂 I got my love of birds from my dad and it has brought my spirits up in some hard times and kept me busy thinking of them and not other issues. Everyday when I go out to clean, fill and check areas in the yard/woods I find happiness in just talking to the birds in the trees and it just imparts a sense of connectedness and contentment. Thank you so much for sharing your bird journeys - it is so delightful watching your gang ☺️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

So beautifully said, and I love that your love of birdwatching was handed down from your father. :) The birds certainly do help to take ones mind off of other things. They are wonderful Thank you for the pleasant comment. Have a beautiful day

[@turtlelake5560]

hear ye hear ye chickadee lovers, those Tiny Raptors make my day they always come back and thank you.

[@sorrycharlie5773]

Love the bird family..😍you are a gem for sharing..☮️

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are so kind

[@BobbySanders-bf2fr]

Great job Leslie......

[@elmax181]

Aww. She's soo cuteee Lesley! Thank you for making this wonderful/adorable video 🙂

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

You are so kind

[@elmax181]

@@LesleytheBirdNerd ❤❤❤

[@thesuccessfulone]

I photographed a squirrel with unique coloration. If you are familiar with pokemon, the tail was like Zigzagoon's but with alternate red and brown stripes.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

I'm familiar, that's cool that you saw that and was able to photograph the squirrel too :)

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Thanks for the information and cuteness overload. ❤

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Our pleasure!

[@TechOutAdam]

Inky is so pwetty ❤😭

[@melindedemmers264]

Thanks for sharing these images and bird stories. It’s fun and interesting to watch what these cute creatures are doing 🤗👍🏼.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wlieu12]

Leslie! You are starting a chickadee romance story!

[@stelthtrekker9445]

That is so cool. You deserve for that to happen, Leslie.

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you :)

[@maryclarafjare]

So so so cute!!❤❤❤

[@dianneleon2522]

Very excited to join your journey with Inky💗

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Aww thank you so much for coming along :)

[@kayak63red34]

Really neat. How great that you are going to be able to watch the phenotypes of the offspring and also Inky's after she molts!

[@dustydustydusty]

Inky seems to be the bird equivalent to an epic mic drop

[@meloneyparker]

I am new to this channel and I love it!

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Welcome. So happy you are enjoying it :)

[@levent8208]

You are a cat !? of course you like it !

[@briankelly6432]

Very pretty baby

[@BirdsWalkingDown]

Go Inky! I can't wait to see Inky's nesting video :)

[@LesleytheBirdNerd]

Thank you so much. I cant wait to share more about this journey. My gosh there are so many fun things to show :) Thank you for everything!

[@cindybarton8562]

Fascinating information!!~* Thank you Leslie for putting this video together about amazung little Inky 💕🖤🖤🤍🖤💕

[@nicholassteel5529]

That’s super cool!👍✌️

[@dsc4178]

I know you'll let us know when you find out what happens after they moult. Thank you, very interesting.