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09-DEC-2010

Black-capped Chickadee

A couple of times while I was photographing the deer I stopped to offer the chickadees a few handfuls of sunflower seeds and peanuts. Within seconds of making my offering to the chickadees I found myself surrounded by a whole flock of them! I then put piles of seeds on top of snow caught up in the needles of coniferous trees (too cold to hold my hand out!) and took a couple of photos of the chickadees as they came in for a share.
 
A small flock of Common Redpolls was also moving through the woods this morning. At home I still have the odd visit from Pine Siskins and Bohemian Waxwings continue to be seen in widespread places.

Canon EOS 40D ,Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L IS USM
1/1000s f/10.0 at 223.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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larose forest photos13-Dec-2010 18:45
I just love the pose here. It is an excellent shot, both the bird and the backdrop.
Hank Vander Velde12-Dec-2010 12:52
Very nice sharp image in a good pose Chris.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet11-Dec-2010 15:24
Great picture, details and compo.
Jim Coffman11-Dec-2010 15:09
A very sweet capture,Chris!
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