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Black-capped Chickadee


Black-capped Chickadee
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-25
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 400, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-05 9:04
Viewed: 552
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Yes of course ! It's one of the birds who stay all year long and one of my favorites. The Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus 12-14 cm) is a restless accrobat !

From: www.birds.cornell.edu

One of the most familiar and beloved birds in northern North America, the Black-capped Chickadee is a frequent visitor to bird feeders. Its apparently cheerful activity throughout the harshest winters has won it the admiration of many people.

Description,
Small, short-billed bird.
Black cap.
Black bib.
White cheeks.

Size: 12-15 cm (5-6 in)
Wingspan: 16-21 cm (6-8 in)
Weight: 9-14 g (0.32-0.49 ounces)
Sex Differences
Sexes look alike.

Sound
Song: two or three notes whistled, with first higher in pitch, "fee-bee-ee." Call: suggests name "chick-a-dee-dee."

Conservation Status
Black-capped Chickadees have benefited from human-provided food and nest boxes, as well as increased forest edges caused by deforestation. However, overzealous forest management can reduce or eliminate natural nest sites.

Other Names
Mésange à tête noire (French)


Cool Facts

The Black-Capped Chickadee hides seeds and other food items for later recovery. Each item is placed in a different spot and a bird can remember thousands of hiding places.


The chickadee's simple-sounding calls have been found to be extremely complex and language-like. They code information on identity and recognition of other flocks as well as predator alarms and contact calls.


Breeding pairs and nonbreeders join up into flocks outside of the breeding season. Nonbreeders may be members of several flocks, with a different position in the dominance hierarchy of each flock.

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Hello Mario
This is a superb presentation with perfect focus and a lovely pov showing the birds agility in his grip...The bg highlights him superbly.
Paul

Hello Mario
Wonderful shot of this Black-capped Chickadee,
Perfect focusing,composition and lighting,
Welldone.

Regards
fartashphoto.com

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16524)
  • [2007-12-05 9:16]

Hi Mario

Excellent detail and POV. This is a beautiful shot and shows a very high level of skill.

James

Perhaps you can do a whole book on this one by itself! There is something unspeakably seen in the Chickadee. Apparently others have also seen it as you have and Nina...among others...perhaps it is the colour of the bird which in some both direct and indirect way is complimented in the late fall and early winter. I now feel as though if I were to have a chance to take this birds picture...I would be re-inventing the wheel...Very nicely done of course..
Bob

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 162 N: 991] (2901)
  • [2007-12-05 10:28]

Hello Mario,
What a gorgeous and very sharp capture of the little Chickadee with a nice glimpse in his eye. I like its pose, details are very sharp and I like the dark background too.
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2411 W: 94 N: 5569] (17712)
  • [2007-12-05 10:30]

Hello Mario,
Another great photo. The Chickadee has perfect details and focus. The colours are excellent as well as the dark BG. Fantastic composition.
Very nice pose.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2924 W: 34 N: 8671] (32310)
  • [2007-12-05 10:31]

Hi mario. Once again a cute looking one from you. good detail and colours. a nice pose on the twig. a good DOF. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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  • Pier Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 25 W: 0 N: 37] (808)
  • [2007-12-05 11:58]

Ottima foto per nitidezza e colori, potendo l'avrei leggermente ambientata decentrandola.
Un saluto Piero

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2007-12-05 12:43]

Nice POV. Sharp and clear.
Very pretty!

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  • RP1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 119] (2404)
  • [2007-12-05 13:46]

Salut Mario,
Quel acrobate que ce mésange. Ils bouge sans cesse, difficile à photographier. Image nette avec un beau BG.
Merci,
Roger

Beautiful capture, wonderful feather detail, I love chickadees and this one is super.
Another classic shot Mario...
Cecilia

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2007-12-05 19:23]

Allo Mario, quelle belle maîtrise de la photo, la mésange est si jolie et bien photographiée. son petit bec est clair et limpide, on croirait la voir en personne. Merci encore une fois!

Francine

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2007-12-05 21:21]

Hello Mario,
Something that I don't have today is time,
but I could not resist to stop by and congratulate
you on this wonderful capture.. Congratulations my friend
I'll be back tomorrow..

Everton

Hello Mario

quell superbe photo, j'adore le détails dans le plumage de l'oiseau, la pose et la lueur dans l'oeil,
l'arrière plan est génial et la composition très réussie
bravo
Amicalement,
Pat

Bonjour Mario,

Encore une photo magnifique! bonne composition, très bonne netteté et belles couleurs naturelles.
Mariki

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2007-12-06 1:38]

Hello Mario,
nice capture of this little Chickadee.
+++ The composition is perfect.
Great POV and pose.
Good detail as well.
--- Maybe a little dark and I think the DOF is too shallow.
They can be easily sorted out though and I still love the shot :)
Well done,
Joe

bonsoir mario
comme je l'ai déjà dit, les mésanges du québec sont différentes des notres mais jolies aussi, bonne réussite, mais peut etre qu'un autre fond moins noir aurait peut etre permis de mieux voir la tête noir, mais jolie quand même, bravo et merci
edith

pt)

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2007-12-06 3:27]

Excellent capture Mario,
Very good lighting, sharp and detailed image, very nice colours.TFS

Hello Mario,
This little fellow seems to be fit to meet the winter!
An extra layer of fat and a well groomed plumage is a must for the season to come...
A fine composition, with this skilfully captured bird!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2007-12-07 8:47]

Hi Mario,
It's a beautiful photo of this cute little fellow. POV, composition, focus, sharpness, background, colors and lighting are very good. Well done and TFS
Have a nice weekend
Selen

Bonjour Mario,

Une belle image de ce mésange à tête noire, la photo a une bonne composition, netteté et de jolies couleurs. Bonne journée.

Pierre

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