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12-DEC-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

This tiny cutie came for a meal at one of our backyard feeders. I think Chickadees are such pretty little birds, so was pleased to see this one join the Junco's in our yard. It doesn't have the markings and colors of what I usually see, the Black-capped Chickadee. My trusty Birds of Oregon book identifies it as a Chestnut-backed Chickadee, the first one I have seen. But they are shown to be found throughout Western Oregon. It is said to be the smallest of North American Chickadees and normally likes the denser forests of the Pacific Northwest. The book says that the Chestnut-backed Chickadee is less regular at bird feeders than are other Chickadees, preferring denser cover. But it also says that in severe winters, small parties may join other wintering songbirds in urban areas. This explains why I saw it at our feeder. What a treat!

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Julie Oldfield16-Jan-2017 17:30
So pretty. V
Paul Milholland16-Jan-2017 03:08
Cute little rascal, who looks like it's hit the jackpot food-wise.
Bea.14-Jan-2017 06:14
Very nice, such a cute little bird, amazing how they survive the intense cold you've been getting.
Laura Milholland14-Jan-2017 03:50
Sweet shot, Vern. We have them about half the year, the only chickadees in our area - and they love the suet when I put it out. :)
Gary Winters14-Jan-2017 02:05
GREAT capture!
Hank Vander Velde13-Jan-2017 23:50
SUPER visitor to have at your feeders and to photograph Vern.
Martin Lamoon13-Jan-2017 21:18
An excellent capture Vern.
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Ed Duverger13-Jan-2017 20:07
Very adorable.
Stephanie13-Jan-2017 18:08
What a little cutie!!! Great capture Vern! V
joseantonio13-Jan-2017 17:36
I though it was on a paella....V.
martyn george (Hedonic3000)13-Jan-2017 17:10
A cutie, nice shot Vern.
Ruth Voorhis13-Jan-2017 17:01
Very nice capture, beautifully detailed.
globalgadabout13-Jan-2017 16:36
a lively customer at your kindly offered feeder...sharp capture too, considering just how quickly chickadees flit about..
Helen Betts13-Jan-2017 16:22
Very nicely composed and lit capture of this cute little bird. Looks great against the colorful seed, too.
John Shen Photography13-Jan-2017 15:55
Oh my, super beautiful & cute, had landed on a gold mine of food! :)
Ed Ruttledge 13-Jan-2017 15:27
We have these little guys at the beach house. Always a treat to watch.
Marisa Livet13-Jan-2017 15:20
Very pleasant!
Juliette13-Jan-2017 15:14
beautiful ! we don't have this species in the netherlands V
Steve Thuman13-Jan-2017 15:03
So cute. It loves it's breakfast!
waterfalls man13-Jan-2017 13:47
Nice Capture V!!
Bob Davis13-Jan-2017 12:46
Nice capture Vern
Yvonne13-Jan-2017 10:40
Lucky bird to have a nice feeder during your winter Vern... lovely shot of the cute little bird! v
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