Chickadees | The Smart, Tough, & Friendly
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- In this video learn more about the Chickadee such as some of their complex calls and sounds like the Chickadee-dee-dee call and hey sweetie call. Find out how long they can live, their range, and what they like to eat.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:23 Black-capped Chickadee size is just to cute
00:45 Their cute little black mask
01:06 Chickadees are great to have around
01:35 The Chickadee dee call is quite complex
03:21 The Hey Sweetie or Chessburger call
03:47 How old can Chickadees be
04:09 The oldest known Chickadee
04:37 Chickadees have an extremely great memory
5:37 Chickadees are mainly non-migratory
06:05 Black-capped and Carolina Chickadee often mate
06:34 Chickadee wing beats
07:00 Chickadees love a good bird feeder
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I know watched this one previously but watched it again... even though I have chickadees right outside right now. Just wanted to mention, with your love of chickadees, you should really check out the New Zealand Fantail.... They always reminded me of chickadees and nuthatches, but they're slightly larger with a big (fan) tail that the sway back and forth... The tumble and flutter much like chickadees do, but even more pronounced. And, if it's possible, they're friendlier .. easily the most curious/friendly bird species I've ever interacted with. They will follow you on a forest trail or in a backyard... just to see what the heck you're up to. The closest I've ever felt to being in a Disney cartoon was when being followed by a fantail or two. :D
At 8:05 in the video there's a bird with an orange breast and a white stripe on its head
Thank you for this vid! I've watched it a few times. I just started feeding birds on my balcony to entertain my cats, I didn't know anything about them, just recognized the chickadees. Now that Ive learned they are my favorites! One even ate out of my hand for the first time yesterday! I love how I can tell you find them so genuinely adorable. And you taught me a lot!
Awesome Videos! My Favorite Bird I love'em! They are so fun to watch especially they seem extremely grateful for food❤😁😎
Great little birds to have around. Love them.
These birds have straight up smashed my winter depression. Winter work hours are frighteningly lean, so a cheap hobby lately has just been walking. I walked out to a little peninsula nearby (Belle Island, Kingston), and these little guys started following me. I didn't believe it till there were like 5 of them; one nearly flew into the side of my head. I put my hand up, to see if they'd land on it, and immediately one did. I didn't even have food, it warmed my heart. I've gone back about 6 times now, with seeds, and they always eat them out of my hand. I've seen another group feeding them, having a blast.
They're just so charismatic. Now I've upgraded to suet. I hope to see a chubby gang of birds by spring. Thanks to them, I'm walking way more. Getting my audiobooks in. I'm even making sure I wake up early on my days off to have enough daylight for the walk. I'm also noticing the nuthatches and woodpeckers getting more familiar with me. These chickadees are converting me to a full blown bird nerd. Never saw that coming. Thanks for teaching me about them!
I'm happy for you. It's a good habit, walking and bird watching.
Birds are the coolest and they are such survivors.
I'm very much the same way. Winters are a rough time of year for me, but the forest is my happy place, and the more I learn about birds, the more enamoured I become. I've been trying harder overall (I'm the dictionary definition of a layabout) because of my chickadee friends. I can only hope to become as strong as them someday.
Love this post man. It's snowing really hard where I am right now, but you've got me thinking about a walk!
Yeah man, the mighty chickadee saved me from winter depression a few years ago, and now I spend $130/month/winter on seeds and nuts. Thrilled with your story
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I love chickadees and am glad they stick out the winter instead of migrating. It helps us humans get through when we see them!
So true.
Couldn't have said it better myself...
The Plains Indians, when asked which of all creatures is bravest, answered, "Not the wolf, not the grizzly, not the bison. It is Chickadee, the tiny warrior who stays through the worst of winters, though he could fly away, and he remains cheerful and positive regardless of all hardships."
Nice
@mike force daaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmnn....
nuff said
mike force we’re still around lol
@Sue Taft They're not called "flocks." Did you actually watch and listen to the video??
With that said...kind of funny there is no professional teams so named...at least that I don't know of. Imagine... da Chicago Chickadees
My great grandma would literally have chickadees and chimpmunks eating out of her hand. Even as a kid, I was speechless. Her name was Honey.
I teared up when you said their survival rate in winter doubles with access to feeders. ;__;
I need to refill mine tomorrow..
Well, it only improves the rate when the cats haven't figured out how to scope the feeder yet. Just sayin.....
Visage I do fill my feeder whole year long and keep em full and throw some on ground too
d. nuzzio no I don’t have hummingbird feeder yet but they still fly thru in summer season I am in Missouri so yes there’s squirrels around my feeder but I throw some on ground for it so they were happy too
I feed all the birds and squirrels year round. I use no mess seed so I don't have sprouts and piles of seed shells. More expensive but worth it for less mess. Love the Chickadees singing in the morning!
Where I live in Montana, the cat has a lower survival rate than the chickadee.
By far my favorite bird. The other day I walked past a feeder I recently filled and was suddenly surrounded by dozens of chickadees flying all about me. I stood very still and just absorbed the magic.
Ooooh, how delightful. TY 4sharing!
Makes me smile! */:)
Lucky you!
Dozens sounds like heaven !!! I’m blessed by about four of these godly creatures:-)
My favourite bird! The “hey sweetie” call is the sound of spring to me 😊
I’ve heard it beautiful
Best fact: My feeding them actually helps their winter survival.
I feed my birds all winter long! Thank you very much❤️
And their reliance on you becomes a risk if you can’t feed them.
I have been feeding the birds for well over 30 years now and enjoyed every moment of it !!! LOVE my birds, chipmunks and squirrels.
That person that thinks they keep wildlife alive. 🙄
@@RuminatingWizard Why sure they are. God made all of us on earth as one in my eyes❤️ to share each and everyone or creature of their beauty❤️
My brother-in-law's favorite bird. He was a biology teacher and huge birder. Ranked 3rd Audubon Society of Michigan. Traveled all over the world. Banded thousands of birds. Managed a bird refuge. Etc. And this little bird was his favorite.
How great for him!
I agree! I love their call❤️
Chickadees are tiny but brave and so cute! One of my favorites too along with my cheerful namesake.
@@Robin-xt7yo you got the brave part right! I have seen a Carolina Chickadee fight off a Red-bellied Woodpecker. Chickadees are fearless and very protective of their eggs and nestlings.
Your brother in law is my hero :-)
I keep my feeders filled with black oil sunflower seeds all winter long so they can stuff their little faces to their heart's content :) I see many every day.
I often throw a handful of mixed nuts still in the Shell for my squirrels to find...they love it
Safflower seed too. It costs more but is a little less appealing to squirrels than sunflower seed.
I do as well.😀😀
I left different piles of seeds for them to choose from and I found they like Hemp hearts best in the winter
I would love to but those simply drive all my grey squirrels into destructive feeding frenzies and I have to use safflower instead .
Who ever said ‘good things come in small packages’ must have been talking about Chickadees.
I am delighted to know that my dedication in stocking my feeder makes such a great difference.
they also let you know when it,s time to refill your feeder,,,lol
The increased survival rate with winter feeders was a great eye opener! Love the winter ❄️ feeders!
Birds are simply wonderful and they especially love having a bird-bath that's kept clean.
Very true. The more the better!
I need a bird bath for sure !!!!
The name alone is one of my favorite things about them. When I finally looked up the bird with the cute name I'd heard for years, I was not disappointed. And I thought it was fascinating that when the two kinds of chickadees mate, the offspring's call is an even split between the parents' calls. Usually in nature you don't get that perfect split between parental traits but it's like the birds can't choose which parent to copy so they just split the difference.
Hi Leslie! You know what? I have 3 bluebird houses in my yard and plenty of feeders. I didn't mind one bit when a chickadee family took over one of my bluebird house! I love to hear them sing!! So lovely!! I will take your advice and be careful to feed them all winter!!! Thank you Leslie. I am a subscriber and love your channel. I too love birds - I think they're God's most lovely creation!!!!!!
My first winter with a feeder. I think I'm feeding the whole forest!!
And I the whole neighborhood. I live on a hilltop and I can see far and wide the birds coming to my feeder. It is quite hilarious. There are blackbirds house sparrows, black and blue tits, magpies, longtailed tits, ravens and gold finches sometimes. Living with nature is heaven for me. 🇨🇭💐🥳👍
Lol that's how it is
Michael Peila me too! Lots of different little birds!
@Sue Taft I'm not to worried about bears. I need a rug in front of my wood stove anyway! I heard it's very romantic.
@Sue Taft We just have Black Bears in my area, they can still get big though!
I just watched this, Lesley. Awesome. I love my chickadees. They eat everything (nuts, safflower, sunflower, etc). They definitely "know" me and know my voice/inflection. They will fly and sit on a branch not more than two feet from me. I make sure that all of "my" birds have plenty to eat; especially during the winter. They are awesome birds. My feeders are always full.
"my birds" funny -- I refer to mine the same way. :) I always tell my husband "I'm going outside to take care of "MY" birds :)
Christopher Williams that’s awesome! It makes me wonder.. I’ve been feeding the same cardinal for 3 years and he is still scared of me when I put food out in the feeders despite him seeing me out the food out; maybe I should speak more to give him something to recognize?
CenturianEagle Cardinals are so shy. Mine come in the evening when it is almost too dark to see. If a storm is forecast I will take down my feeder pans for the night, so I wait and watch till they leave. And they are always the earliest too! I think their caution makes ‘your’ bird act that way.
You know you are a bird nerd when you get excited about the bulk bird food sales at the hardware store.
Yes. Bird seed is such a big deal...I was at the tractor supply today in s e Virginia and noticed a large spilled hill of seed in the parking lot even the sea gulls were having lunch..guess it's a great store to be around if you're a bird
I love how when you feed them from your hand they will sit and pick through the seeds and throw away the ones they don’t like until they find just the right one. It always amazes me that they are so brave that they will sit there being choosey
This is why a good seed blend (with no filler seeds) for your feeders will keep them and most others from pushing seed off the feeder in search of the "right" seed. Less crud for them to pick through when you feed quality products. My .02c for what it's worth.
Good advice. I don't personally keep bird feeders though. Too many cats where I live. Dont need to set up a buffet for then lol
@@mdinunzio7610 yes, thank you for that. Ferrell cats are the cause for an estimated 3.5 billion bird fatalities annually. Outside of humans they're one of the few if not the only species that hunts for fun not survival. 😔
How do you get them to eat from your hand? Just stand around with seeds?
@@dustinweber1945 lol more or less. There are parks near where I live where the chickadees are very use to people so all I do is go there with some seeds and hold my hand up in the air so they can see them and mimic their "chick-a-dee-dee" call and with in a minute or so there will be a bunch of them in the trees waiting to get in on the treats
I have fond memories of being a small child and holding my hand out with my Grandfather while chickadees ate out of our hands in Northern Michigan. Thanks for the video.
What a sweet memory...and grandpa! 💞💞💞
Love hearing about the ddd.. I could swear my little ones alert the others everyday as I’m leaving the feeders.. “ok she gone let’s go!”lol.. I’ve had one step on my hand to eat.. best day ever!!! Love your videos...
Yvonne Sebastian mime ask me to fill the feeders! They gather on the fence and scream at me.
Yes, the alert is real. When I refill the feeder, I immediately here an alert call. The same bird doesn't even wait until I move away, but flies right in and starts eating. Love it!
I, too, love their "ddd" call.
I have LOVED to answer these birds since I was little . Whenever I hear a Ooo-Hooo!!
In the distance I MUST whistle an answer and they respond- they can keep it up for a very long time and always makes me feel like I have a little forest friend.
I love my chickadees. They have a sweet relaxing song and I feed them well :)
I love chickadees, they always sound like they're giggling.
Hearing about their calls was so interesting. Also knowing my feeders help them get through WI winters warmed my heart on this snowy day!
When you see these little birds all fluffed up & singing when it's forty below zero you just know they have heart & soul.
I love how friendly these little guys are. Nothing to not like about them.
I love all my birds but my dees have a special spot in my heart. I am seeing many different species this winter. We keep 3 different feeders going all winter......black oil, mixed seed and suet. Everyone is well fed and happy! Just ordered a red hoodie, will wear while working in the gardens this spring. When I wear red/orange/purple/ floral colors the hummingbirds fly all around me. I will hold a feeder and they will perch there sipping nectar. Those little birds are fearless!!
I adore Lesley’s complete education on birds we love 💕
I once saw a large group on crusted snow. They skittered around excitedly. There must have been a hundred or more of them in the bright sun . I threw sunflower seeds en masse and they jumped on them. So much energy that cold sunny day!
I love these birds. I miss having my birdfeeders so much! The chickadees would fly around my head while I filled it. Such sweet birds!
Now I finally know who's making that high-low whistle. I whistle it for my cats often. They seen indifferent to it, but it's fun anyway.
I used to have a feral cat come running when I whistled that. It wasn't always for food. It was a scratch under the chin and a stroke along his back.
You can tell temp changes by that call also. Chickadee dee dee..it will be cold. Their summer song..the high low you call it...it will be warm. So if they are singing their summer song one day and switch to the other call you are guaranteed it will get cold in a day or so.
@@lindanwfirefighter4973 I didn't know that. Very helpful to understand my chickadees behavior. They are adorable.
I live in Michigan, and chickadees are my favorite bird.
Sally Vitale Me too !
Me three!!
Middle of the mitten. 😊
I live in upper michigan, right there with ya, escanaba :)
@@paulnokio1199 I'm near Grand Rapids
LOVE our Chickadees. We feed them year round and always make sure the feeder is full for them and the cardinals, titmouse etc. Hope they live long lives in our neighborhood and great to know we're helping them to.
Lol I do have titmice but wish they were daily visitors - have lots of red finches that camp out and set up residence on my tube feeders .
Thank you for this video. I've always liked Chickadees but never really knew much about them.
The cutest little guys around!
Juncos too!
Excellent Lesley! These little birds are my favorite 'feeder buddies' for sure. While I haven't had as much overall success as you with getting them to feed off my hands, the chickadees were the first species to do so and they continue to hop on my hand/arm whenever I'm out doing feeder maintenance. I've had to chase them to a nearby branch more than once as they seem to want to hop on my arm/hand while I'm trying to fill feeders. I have two pair in particular that I've been feeding and watching for over 3 years now so they definitely benefit from the winter feeder access (we're in NW Wisconsin).
Now if I could just get the woodpeckers to come to my hand I would be doubly thrilled! ha! (we feed 7 species of woodpeckers everyday during the winter - 9 total during the warm months).
I love knowing that my feeders are really helping these little guys out in the winter!❤ ⛄️❄️
I was just enjoying my coffee and watching one in my tree doing the "Fee Bee" call. They are one of my favorites if not my top favorite. So adorable! Reminded me of this video so I had to come back. Thank you for the lesson on these cute little birds!
What adorable little birds!
I also adore the Juncos that come in the winter. Adorbs!
Chickadee's are my favorite because they're so cheery and whimsical. What you said about their chatter was really interesting to me because I "talk" to them when they are flitting around me. I enjoyed your tutorial. Thanks
such sweet little birds that soft whistle always makes me smile and they seem so curious too
Best fact for me: learning the meanings behind the tones and lengths of their calls.
Thanks for these amazing facts and footage!
Ditto - love "learning their language"
Cool...very cool! */:)
I love the random nuthatches!
"Nothing to see here, just an upside-down Chickadee!"
Oh I love these precious cuties! I try to whistle their song every day when I go out to feed all of my critters.Their songs are undeniable. I sure wish I could get them and the other babies to eat out of my hand....I'll just keep trying. In the meantime...their dee dee dee call and that little 'hey sweetie' whistle makes me smile every single morning! I love your channel....thank you so much!
Chickadees are probably one of my favorite birds. I'll never forget the day I got one to eat out of my hand. However, the only time I've gotten them bold enough to do that is when it was snowing and they were probably desperate enough for the seed. Still an awesome moment, though.
When I was a kid, we referred to chickadees as “cheeseburger birds” because of their call. I thought it was just my brothers and me as our own secret name for them. Glad to see we weren’t the only ones.
I love the distinction in the naming of bird flocks. A “banditry” is awesome. Even my spellcheck knows the correct spelling. Who knew? ❤️❤️❤️ you L 👍
(A flock of crows is a “murder” .. creepy)
A flock of ravens is an "unkindness"
DGA2000 creepy!
@@steviegee2011 I know
@xeepromx At least that one isn't creepy - lol
An episode of sparrows
Thank you for showing this video with the little chickadee. I call him the preacher of the bird family. Because he got that the cap on his little head and the color around his neck. So I called the preacher. He's just so witty so beautiful and so tiny. But yet bring so much joy. Thank you for posting this video.
It's my favorite bird to look at from my window. Beautiful and fast! Really enjoyed the video, filming, narration and info! THANKS
ONE OF MY FAVORITE BIRDS! THE SWEET LITTLE CHICKADEE! GREAT PRESENTATION LESLIE!!
They're so cute!! And their calls and singing are so lovely ♡
I always used to listen to them in the morning at 7~AM, waiting for the bus and enjoying the sunrise (or stars in winter lol) when I was still in school. Rural living can be isolating but it definitely had perks
My favorite bird, all is well when they are around.
I love their hey sweetie call so much, its like hearing rain or feeling the warmth of fire on a cold day for me
That they can warn other birds of dangers, and their sweet calls.
You introduce them to me and its ♥️ at the first sight, I love birds generally 🖤 pls, the voice of the lady who is narrating is soothing and relaxing ❤️
Hi Leslie.This was fabulous and you've put so much information about these gorgeous birds into this; learning about their call was so interesting..it must be second nature for you hearing the birds' calls now..and being able to associate them to the particular bird. I think they're about the same size as our robins..maybe even smaller and I didn't know they would eat spiders and several kinds of insects too.You presented this so well Leslie in that wonderful unique style of yours and this is a fun way to learn about birds.Thumbs up any friend~~
Hey! Thanks so much for the lovely things you said. It's nice to see a comment from you :) I'm not sure but I think your little sweet robins are a little bit larger than the chickadees over here. Take care, my friend
Always love watching these guys/gals. Now love them even more. Thank you.
Love our backyard cutie birds!! I feed them all, especially through Winter!! Really adore those sweet Chickadees and also the adorable Tit Mouse, who I call "T". : )
Absolutely loved this - these are among my favs- I feed all year round , just recently was in the backyard and a chickadee kept fussing from a tree close by - I stopped long enough to ask him what he needed- I know sounds strange but I talk to all my birds that visit the feeders- well this little one was adamant that I ck the feeders- sure enough - they needed filling - after I filled them all he quickly quit chirping- grabbed a snack and moved on- so smart and so cute- loved your video and I’m now a new subscriber- we live in east Texas and have tons of birds that visit our feeders - so glad we’re also on the hummers’ flight path and have hundred every migration - coming and going
Love it that u talk to your birds. I talk to my birds, to my flowers, to Nature...To me, it is only natural... 💞
Thank you so much! The chickadee is one of my favorite birds. I'm so excited to know their songs now! Partway into the video, I realized I was sitting here at my laptop smiling and feeling happy - just to see these adorable little things. There is something special about them. Thank you for making this video!
Just a perfect little bird, I love them
This past spring was the first time I had a chickadee nest in one of my houses! I just luv their call when they see me put feed in the feeders!
The cat in my lap paid full attention to this video, when it was over she was like, "OK, I'm done here."
I love them.
My favorite backyard bird. They're little sweeties. ♥️
I love chickadees. I've been watching a flock now for the past week or so, zooming around the trees and shrubs in my area. :)
The sweetest birds twittering around my feeders ... Thank you
"Chickadee-dee-dee-dee, dee-dee-dee. DANGER!"
I hear these little guys early, very early, in the morning "heee-whooo".
Love how friendly it gets - with you, especially. I have suet and other goodies out for my bird buddies but occasionally the squirrel/s like to partake. Long live the Chickadee !!!❤️
The blue jays here tell on the squirrels,if they go try to hang from the bird feeder.
I like how cheerful chickadees are. They are joyful, little creatures...
I never knew what a Chickadee was until I heard the call on this video. I love these birds. Thank you for the video, and information. Stay safe, and stay vigilant.
Thank you, Lesley! I learned so much about one of my favorite birds.
They are beautiful birds. We’ve got a mom and dad pair making a nest in one of my birdhouses now. By the way, your videos are great and always put me in a good mood. Thanks very much!
What a nice video. Thank you.
Glad you liked it. Thank you
@@LesleytheBirdNerd what about other chickdees🤔
Many yrs.ago on a walk in the woods I sat on a stone wall. I was wearing a bright red hoodie. Felt I was being watched & noticed at least 3 birds in nearby trees looking at me. Suddenly a chickadee flew at me & sat on my glasses. It was incredible & I was afraid to move . It finally flew away. I had nothing to offer -no seeds, peanuts, not even a crust of bread. This happened at least 30 yrs.ago but I've never forgotten & feel honored. I've loved birds all my life. Thank you for your videos.
Love these cute happy and very friendly birdies!
The facts about their different calls were my favorites.
These are my favorite birds! They are totally badass lol.
finally found that bird call in my back yard: a hybrid between black capped and carolina chickadees!
We feed our backyards birds and I just realized the chickadee is one of them! Loved the video.
One never has to wonder where our Lil Chickadees are at and at any given time of day because... They're always at the feeders!
I love them. Always make sure there's fresh food, suet & water.
They always greet me when I go out to fill the feeders. Very uplifting.
They're so agile! I watch them at the feeder constantly.
I love that their survival rate doubles if they have access to feeders! I live in Chicagoland and feed all year long. Thank you for the lovely video!
I loved watching the Chickadee standing on your hand and eating. Are they all that friendly, or is that one just familiar with you?
These birds are so cute, and I love seeing them visit my home. I did not know they were insect predators, but now that makes me love them more!
MEGA-DITTO!!! To Martin's & Chickadees...(actually, I think most birds eat insects...Again, makes u love 'em all the more!)
I am in western Massachusetts, the coldest and most rural part of the state. Chickadees are our state bird! My husband and I love how gentlemanly the chickadees are at the feeders. They wait their turn, and unlike the sparrows who sit at the feeders for extended periods, hogging all the spaces so no one else can get at the seed, the chickadees will stop by quickly, help themselves to one sunflower seed at a time and leave. They go flitting off to hide their food, then wait their turns again. Such nice little cuties. I really enjoy your bird videos and learn so much about the different bird visitors!
When I was younger I used to go deer hunting with my dad. These cute little birds would follow me and other hunters around. They would wait patiently or maybe impatiently for me to get a deer. When I got one, they would always get fat from the gut pile. This must have been a special treat because they would go out of their way to get it. They always seem like a happy bird but I'm sure they were happy when we got a deer.
Did not realize they were carnivores, at all...Knew they wld eat insect protein, but not deer meat or such.
My favorite part is the calls they make.I feed year round.I have a lot in my yard.They have come up to me really close as I was filling the feeder.It shocked me how friendly they are.The mask is so great on them.Beautiful bird.Thanks for the video.I learned alot.
I’ve always enjoyed these birds and their calls since I was a kid
Loved the detail about the various chickadee calls! Had trouble finding that info elsewhere
One of my favorite birds! Thanks for reminding me that I meant to get a feeder outside here at my new place💕
Watching them at my feeders right now. I even had a pair nest in my bluebird box last spring!
Really interesting that other birds are attentive to their warning calls.
A banditry of chickadees. Plus their calls, especially Hi Sweetie. Thank you
Watching these guys hold safflower seeds in their toes and crack em open with their beaks is interesting apposed to finches and other small song birds with the conical bills that just crack em open and eat much faster and more aggressively. I prefer the Chickadees, they have better manners. I started using safflower seeds because I was getting starlings and larger sparrows that were ravaging the feeders and eating everything up so fast I had to fill them every day. The
larger birds don't seem to favor the safflower much so the little fellas get to eat more .I moved from northern to southern Colorado and theres not nearly as many here in the high desert as there was up north but the trade off is a fairly long hummer season so I'll survive but I miss em. Great photography Lesley, spot on
Yes it’s just mind blowing how they can crack open and enjoy the safflowers . I must use those seeds because I have too many gray squirrels who would go on destructive feeder frenzies with sunflower seeds :-)
Those were the very first birds I had at my feeders! I’m in NC and I love watching them! Thank you for the great information on the birds.
I finally know who’s making that 2 note sound outside my window everyday in the warmer months. So loud!