Wednesday, October 23, 2024

BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE AND WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH


When we went to Walney the other day, we had fun looking at the bird feeders behind the visitor center, and managed to get photos of a Black-capped Chickadee. The other birds proved to be more elusive.


They are non-migratory and are an all-year round visitor.

I was also very happy to see the White-breasted nuthatch.

I have only just learned how to tell a male from a female. The male has a black cap on its head whereas the female's is more gray. If you scroll down the page at this website, you can read more. 


Thanks for looking and 
Happy Wednesday!




 

46 comments:

  1. Lovely, lovely birds that I will not see for myself. Thank you.

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  2. The Nuthatches are so handsome! And I love the way they walk down a tree trunk. We only have the Chickadees part of the year, and they are little acrobats, Jumping and twisting on the tree branches. So cute!

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    1. A perfect description, I agree with you and I love observing them.

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  3. Pretty little birds. Your chickadee reminds me of our great tit.

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  4. Wonderful birds and the bird feeders, Denise.

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  5. Always fun to watch the birds. You got some good pictures.

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    1. Thanks Ann, often a lot of luck is involved :)

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  6. Super fotografie ptaków. I informacje o ptaszkach. Miłego tygodnia😊

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  7. Love the cute chickadees and the nuthatch. Great photos. Take care, have a great day!

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    1. I appreciate that very much Eileen, thank you and I wish you the same :)

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  8. Those are great captures...I have never managed to get a goid shot of a Black-capped chickadee.

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    1. They are hard to photograph I know. A lot of luck was involved here :)

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  9. I will be leading a birding walk on Saturday and expect to be feeding both these species from the hand, Denise. Wanna come?,

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  10. Birdwatching is rewarding, and your photos of the Black-capped Chickadee and White-breasted Nuthatch are delightful.
    Interesting details about their differences, too.
    Thanks for sharing and Happy Wednesday to you, Denise.

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    1. I agree absolutely Veronica Lee :) so glad you enjoyed my post. Thank you, you are very welcome. I am late answering but I hope your Wednesday was great and that you have a wonderful weekend :)

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  11. Sweet little bird!
    Happy Wednesday...
    hugs
    Donna

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    1. Thank you Donna, hope your week was excellent. Happy weekend also :)

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  12. I'll see if these Chickadees show up here in Hawaii. So cute!

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    1. I will have to look at that myself Gigi. I don’t think so but am no expert. They are very cute.

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  13. Both of those are staples here in South Dakota with the chickadee being my favorite. A have so many great memories of chickadees visiting me while I was all alone in the woods deer hunting in the dead of winter. Not a since sound in the woods but the chirp and scratching sounds of the little chickadee!

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    1. That must have been a lovely sound deep in the woods :)

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  14. Many of these little guys have learned to take treats from our hands here. However , the ones in my yard avoid me.

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    1. That’s wonderful Red. I have seen photos but never had that experience :)

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  15. I love these little birds. It’s almost time for me to set up my birdfeeders, so I guess I’ll get some decent bird photos before long.

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    1. That’s great! I look forward to seeing your photos

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  16. Darling photos of the chickadees and nuthatch, Denise. Thank you for letting me know the difference between the male and female nuthatch! Have a happy afternoon, my friend.

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    1. Thank you my friend :) I am happy to share whatever I find out. So far behind answering comments so I will wish you a wonderful weekend.

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    1. Gracias, yo también lo pensé. Te mando un beso.

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  18. Such a pretty little bird! Great photos!!

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