Nature Notebook

While filling my bird feeders I was reminded how much I delight in the black-capped chickadees that have declared my yard to be part of their territory. I usually see three, but the winter flock could be as large as ten or twelve. If a different flock discovers the feeder, the whole original flock will defend it.

Chickadees are very tolerant and curious about humans. They will visit you as you walk through the woods or even land on you at feeders.

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