Tricks for Hand Feeding Wild Black Capped Chickadees

[@Renfield5130]

I was just in a park yesterday and a black capped chickadee landed on a branch so close to me. I happened to have seeds on me, and I was so excited when it actually flew into my hand to get the seeds! So amazing!

[@wildrealmspublishing]

That is awesome ;)

[@Renfield5130]

@@wildrealmspublishing It was! I can not wait to go back to that park

[@JustinGarfield1]

I been hand feeding scrub jays for years. Finally moved to a place where they have chickadees. I had played a chickadees song from my phone and two flew out of no where responding back. They were really interested in it like little small feathered dophines. It made me laugh so hard. Great video.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

That is awesome!

[@chickaddds]

Good description! 🤣

[@WorldScott]

Had my first experience at this today. A number of Chickadees come to the bird feeder that is out in the yard. Over the last few months I noticed that they were not shy when I would be passing nearby to the feeder and would continue to feed with little hesitation. It occurred to me that they would likely be courageous enough to take food from a hand and so I took some seed and stood near the feeders. They took notice of me but continues at the feeders. I took the feeders down and returned with my seed-filled hand extended and after a few minutes one of them did a mock approach or two and then landed and it picked out a black sunflower seed and flew away. I stayed, holding still and waited some more and after a few more minutes the bird returned and took another sunflower seed. They seem to have zero interest in the other seed types. I noticed in your video here that you were feeding them solely the same black sunflower seeds. I realized as I was feeding them that I need to go pick up some sunflower seeds and your video just confirms it. Cheers and keep birding!

[@wildrealmspublishing]

That is awesome. No better feeling than connecting with nature!

[@Uollie]

So weird, the chickadees at my feeder have the option of some white sunflower seeds (not sure exactly what kind, but de-shelled) and another feeder with black oil and almost every bird in the area including the chickadees prefer the white seeds. Even books I have seem to say they love black oil, but it doesn't seem to be the case for me. Only the Scrub Jay and House Finches sometimes eat them here.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

@@Uollie it is because it is un-shelled, no work involved ;)

[@Uollie]

@@wildrealmspublishing Oh is that it? I can't say I personally inspected each seed to check out the differences, I just trusted some bird books I bought that recommended black oil and un-shelled to attract various backyard birds. I'll try to let the un-shelled empty and leave the black oil out and see what happens!

[@alexpearson8481]

Try 🥜 too. Hulled. They love ‘em.

[@kristyandcowreact]

I am just really taking notice of all the birds around me. And, the chickadee is one I'm so wanting to see. Im used to hearing one but haven't seen it yet... This morning I heard 2 singing back & forth to each other! I'm hoping I'll get to see them soon & try feeding them down the road if they seem open to that. :)

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Have fun ;)

[@kristyandcowreact]

@@wildrealmspublishing we had 2 visit last night for the first time! Very exciting 😂😂😂

[@funplay35]

I also had the experience of having the chickadee fly to my hand for food, it was amazing. I’m looking forward in building a birdhouse & feeding them in my backyard. Thank you for your video, great help.👍

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Wonderful!

[@drscopeify]

Thanks for the tips, there is a flock that hang out in my yard most of the day so I need to try this with them. They have been pretty skittish I think because of the many raccoons, possums, bob cats that have been hanging out in my yard as well. I have been putting out food and water due to the crazy heat here in Seattle this summer but I will wane them off of it. I have maybe 50-60 plants and shrubs so they do also forage on the property but they have been getting bossed around by other birds like wood peckers, robins, jays and so on.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

awesome!

[@yenfr5306]

Thank you! Hopefully at least one lands on my hand. I so excited I never knew they would even let you do this.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

You can do it!

[@kurtreber9813]

At some point you begin to realize its not really you they are wary of any more, because they start looking at anything and everything EXCEPT you. Birds always have a healthy amount of distrust, er, respect, for other birds especially when it comes to competing for food. You DO begin to develop a bond with some. I have the complete trust of two chickadees. I can push up with my hand suddenly and it will simply flutter in place for a split second before re-settling on my hand. I never tire of them.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Awesome!

[@Angela-kp8un]

we have some bird feeders and a few months ago i tried going outside and offering no shell sunflowers and peanuts and some of them came to my hand. im sure by taking down the feeders, many more would come but i didnt want to do that lol

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Thank is fantastic, keep enjoying the wildlife!

[@john3-16.]

Was at the park feeding squirrels noticed a chickadee above me heald my hand out and it came , landed , grab food and left. Its did this over a dozen times and brought some friends 2 others did the same. First time EVER..no training or nothing they just came to me .

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Awesome!

[@kfing1]

So freaking storybook adorbs

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Right!

[@samanthajohnson1487]

I would love to be able to do this. Thank you for sharing! 😄😄

[@wildrealmspublishing]

You can do it!

[@Mcstar-yn7jn]

How did you start off painting fur? Like what surface did you practice on because I just watched your four episode series on how to paint fur and I want to learn but I dont want to mess up on a canvas. Any tips?

[@wildrealmspublishing]

you can use primed Masonite (hardboard) you can get it at Homedepot.I also have a video on my channel on how to use gesso to prime the board. it is cheap and you can cut it to any size you like. happy painting!

[@gretchenfrench2146]

Great tips thank you for sharing .. My absolute favorite bird

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Mine too!

[@PartTimeJedi]

I use this same technique to feed the squirrels in my backyard. Although it took me months to have a select few that will regularly come and take a nut from my hand. I have a female with one arm missing, probably from a predator attack, who will take from my hand and stay at my feet to eat. We call her mama. Also as mentioned in the video, do not over feed wild animals as it will interfere with their natural foraging instincts. ❤🐿

[@wildrealmspublishing]

😉

[@jeffmatheny8276]

I like to put unshelled peanuts in there and watch them decide which to take. It's comical. They will pickup a seed, look around, pickup a peanut and go back and forth trying to decide for a few seconds before taking off with the peanut most of the time

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Awesome!

[@robbieevans6536]

II know they would rather get the seed on the ground , but I love the way their little feet feel when they grab my fingers...lol.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Dido!

[@hannahrobb]

This was so entertaining! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@wildrealmspublishing]

You are so welcome!

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

This is ridiculously easy to do. Chickadees are so nosy, I was able to get them in my hand within minutes on my first try!

[@wildrealmspublishing]

awesome!

[@Brooklynapoli]

Beautiful

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrDjh66]

Thanks going to try

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Have fun

[@timothyplayz2925]

Can you do this with any bird

[@wildrealmspublishing]

I am not sure, only have Chickadees and Finches do it so far. Give it a try!

[@timothyplayz2925]

Ok thanks

[@timothyplayz2925]

How I long should I wait for them to get the seed from the ground

[@wildrealmspublishing]

@@timothyplayz2925 I started holding my hand out with seed in it after one week ;) Good luck and be patient with them. You need to build trust with them.

[@timothyplayz2925]

Ok

[@chickaddds]

Interesting.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Glad you think so!

[@sharmasudh95]

What's the name of seed?

[@wildrealmspublishing]

I use Black Oil Sunflower seed for chickadee and finch ;)

[@sharmasudh95]

@@wildrealmspublishing Thankyou for your reply 😊

[@hellothere6565]

There is one chickadee near me and I gained it's Tristan under 10 minutes I just kept feeding it that's it

[@wildrealmspublishing]

😉🙂

[@concepcionledezma5027]

Even the grackles at the Walmart parking lot will come to your hand (with food) if you're patient.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

😉

[@yasminfatema9434]

I am gonna try this.....

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Good luck, it is so exhilarating!

[@randyreal5871]

👍😎

[@Clearlywater]

I thought you were not suppose to feed would birds. Disease and they will still getting from nature?

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Thanks for the input 😀

[@Clearlywater]

@@wildrealmspublishing it's not input I am trying to figure out if it's OK to feed birds I live by bird sanctuary so we can't there but wondering if ok at forest preserve? There are lots of people around so want to make sure ok.

[@wildrealmspublishing]

@@Clearlywater Not sure, you would have to check with your local authorities as different jurisdictions have different laws.

[@Kevin_geekgineering]

ya don't feed wild life

[@wildrealmspublishing]

I think you meant "you do not feed wildlife" ;) Thanks for the input.

[@Brooklynapoli]

Beautiful

[@wildrealmspublishing]

Thank you