Saturday, December 11, 2010

Black-Capped Chickadees of The Vermilon River-Camera-Critters # 140 Post

Hidden Chickadee


Chickadee at the feeder


Chickadee in the Forest


Close Up


Sometimes this is a better perspective
Any tour of the Vermilon River would be incomplete without some photos of  Black-Capped Chickadees or as they're known in the U.S., Carolina Chickadees. They are virtually everywhere, and are fun to watch because of their playful antics. Apparently, there are Boreals, who are more drab and less colourful, here, but I have yet to see one.
Camera-Critters Post # 140.
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  1. Mike B. @ slugyard.comDecember 11, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Great shots. Out west we don't call them carolina chickadees- I think black-capped ones are a little different?

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  2. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    Thanks for the visit Mike and compliments. Gary & Boom.

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  3. Hilke BrederDecember 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Nice photos, Gary. I particularly like the ones where you a good focus on the eye, which makes the bird come alive.

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  4. Bob BushellDecember 11, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Really nice Chickadee.

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  5. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks Bob. Boom & Gary.

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  6. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Hilke: Eye shots are great, as Shelly said the eyes are the gateway to the soul. But I like the way these guys horse around upside down for instance. Boom & Gary.

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  7. AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Beautiful captures, so clear! =)

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  8. UnknownDecember 11, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Thanks Tricia and come back soon. Boom & Gary.

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  9. EG CameraGirlDecember 11, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Chickadees are amongst the friendliest of birds! I love to see them at my feeders. :)

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  10. eileeninmdDecember 11, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Great shots, there is a difference in the Black Capped and the Carolina. I believe I saw my first Yardbird Black Capped mixed in with my Carolinas.

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  11. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM

    To eileeninmd: You're right I looked up the info on the Cornel site. It said in the north they're Black-capped, in the south, Carolina. Where they overlap they usuually hybrids. I think mine are Blackcapped. Thanks for the Visit . Boom & Gary.

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  12. UnknownDecember 12, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    EG Wow: Thanks for the visit and you're right they're also funny. I have more shots of them upside down. Boom & Gary.

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