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The Adorable Black-capped Chickadee

March 31, 2020 1 Comment

Cute Black Capped Chickadee

The black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) is one of the most recognizable species of birds here in Maine. They are a small songbird and passerine in the tit family (Paridae). These wonderful birds are enjoyed so much that the state of Maine designated the black-capped chickadee as the official state bird in 1927. Most bird enthusiasts are familiar with these birds and would agree, chickadees are without exception considered adorable. This is due to its large round head and small body. These birds have a cute black cap and bib, as well as white cheeks, a gray back, wings, and tail. They also have a whitish-color underside with buffy sides. And not to mention their distinctive and delightful chickadee-dee-dee call. Another characteristic that sets these birds apart from other species is their inquisitive nature about everything. It is a common habit to investigate its territory and everything about it, including their discovery of bird feeders. For the novice bird watcher, the black-capped chickadee will most likely be the first species one will become familiar with.

Talking Black Capped Chickadee

(f/5.6, 1/500 sec., ISO 1250)

When it comes to my feeders, these feisty birds are quite amusing to observe. I don’t mind spoiling them one bit. I find a lot of enjoyment in feeding them a variety of foods. They especially enjoy the black sunflower seeds and suet I provide. I particularly enjoy hand-feeding chickadees. After spending quality time with these birds, it is nice to know they trust me enough to feed from my hand. It is an incredible honor and I love the way they daintily land on my hand and pick a seed and then fly away. Sometimes they really get going and it is as if they are on a conveyer belt. One after another, they just keep coming back for more. Black-capped chickadees hide their seeds and other food items to consume at a later time. That type of feeding and seed storage behavior has sure led to many hand-feeding sessions!


Hand Feeding A Black Capped Chickadee

A Black Capped Chickadee Choosing A Seed

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Black Capped Chickadee Choosing A Sunflower Seed

Black-capped chickadees are one of my favorite birds to photograph. It isn’t very difficult to do so, being they often follow me around in the yard. There is no need to go searching for them when they come to me. With their curiosity getting the best of them, I know it won’t be long before one of these birds shows up and I will be able to start clicking away. I like to think of them as being my favorite avian busybodies.

I have spent several hours with my black-capped chickadee visitors. Here are a few photographs from my time spent with them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have enjoyed observing these curious little birds.

Black Capped Chickadee In The Sun

(f/8, 1/250 sec., ISO 100)

A View Of A Black Capped Chickadee From The Side

(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 250)

Chickadee In The Snow


(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 250)

Side View Of A Chickadee

(f/6.3, 1/250 sec., ISO 250)


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Black Capped Chickadee In Red

(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 250)

Black Capped Chickadee In The Shade

(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 640 )

Black Capped Chickadee Cocking Its Head

(f/10, 1/250 sec., ISO 100 )

Black Capped Chickadee Blue


(f/6.3, 1/550 sec., ISO 125)

Black Capped Chickadee In A White Pine

(f/5.6, 1/550 sec., ISO 100)

Black Capped Chickadee In A Winter Wonderland

(f/5.6, 1/500 sec., ISO 100)

Black Capped Chickadee Perched In The Pines

(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 200 )

Perching Black Capped Chickadee

(f/5.6, 1/250 sec., ISO 125)

Black Capped Chickadee In Ice


(f/6.3, 1/500 sec., ISO 250)

Black Capped Chickadee Covered In Red

(f/6.3, 1/250 sec., ISO 320 )

Perching Black Capped Chickadee

(f/6.3, 1/500 sec., ISO 200)

Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed viewing my photographs of the black-capped chickadee. If you have anything to share about your own stories or photographs of these adorable birds, please feel free to leave a comment. I would love to hear from you.

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  1. How to Attract Black-capped Chickadees with a Variety of Foods says:
    April 14, 2020 at 9:37 pm

    […] especially enjoy watching all of my bird visitors at the feeders. This includes, in particular, my black-capped chickadees. To show my appreciation for all of the joy these birds bring me, I thought I would spoil them with […]

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