This little Black-capped Chickadee seemed to be quite confused at seeing another Chickadee looking at it from its own reflection within the garden spot light . It would peck at it, then fly away, but each time it returned it would see its reflection once again..
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I wonder what birds and animals to feel when they see a reflection?
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Cute capture! He looks like he just got up - bed head. Speaking of, I used to see a occasional chickadees in winter in High Country with bent tails, and mentioned it to a friend who said that in the cold Alberta winters, chickadees sleep communally in tree hollows, and those with the bent tails would have spent the night on the outer edge of the 'ball of birds' with their tails pressed against the trunk. I don't know if he was pulling my leg with that story, I've never had it verified. I think I have mixed feelings about wanting to know if it isn't true, it's such a sweet explanation.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. I love the reflection!
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that? That must have been fun to watch it do that. Great shot!
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ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - this is SO precious! I LOVE that you can see his reflection in the spot light. You captured this perfectly!
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ReplyDeleteI wonder how many Chickadees in a ball would be equal to a three dog night?
Great shot! It's always funny to watch birds pecking to their reflections in windows or other reflecting objects.
ReplyDeletegood story and loved the colors in this photo!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot! Birds do seem to be attracted to shiny things :)
ReplyDeletegreat capture! cute and very beautiful.
ReplyDeletehow very cool that picture sandy
ReplyDeleteHe such a cutie and so well captured.
ReplyDeleteHow cute is that!
ReplyDeleteI love this shot! Great capture. Your description of the chickadee made me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteA delightful picture - the Chickadee does seem to be puzzled over his reflection. Wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteCute little dee..They are so curious and friendly.....
ReplyDeleteToo cute! It's fun to watch critters look at themselves; can be very entertaining.
ReplyDeletethis is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute photo. I love chickadees.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute :-) My smile for this morning. I'm glad that unlike glass doors and windows that he can't knock himself out on this. Birds can be so funny sometimes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute catch. I thought these birds only got upset seeing their reflection during the spring breeding season. Maybe he thinks spring is back. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh how cute. It looks like he is saying, "Hi beautiful. What's your name?
ReplyDeleteOh how cute!!! Great capture Ann.
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Wow I really love that shot! What a wonderful catch.
ReplyDeleteVery nice photo! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteChickadees are one of my favorite birds, despite their ordinary colors and being everywhere, because they are just so fun to watch. They always seem to be doing something.
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