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Chick-a-dee-dee-dee
February 17, 2011
On last weekend's hike we had the privilege of being visited by a pair of chickadees. They came to check us out while we prepared and ate our lunch.
The kids tried feeding them a variety of foods - rice, bits of veggies and chewed up nuts. The walnuts and almonds were definitely the favored foods. We left extras when we were done eating and hoped we helped some forest creatures survive through this long, snowy winter.
Earlier this winter, when we were visiting in Canada for Christmas we also had the chance to handfeed chickadees. Such a treat to feel them land on your hands.
Laurent was inspired to do some chickadee sketches from my photography.
If you are so inclined starting tomorrow is The Great Backyard Bird Count of 2011. I'm sorry to say we've never done it but each year I think maybe we will. It's a great backyard science project.
How about you? What birds are you enjoying where you live?
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Kevin on Feb. 17, 2011, 8:06 p.m.
Bahhh... The pigeons eat out of my hand every day. Just kidding ;P What an amazing experience. And, not to dis your photos, but the drawings might be better :) I especially like the style in the first one. It looks like something my father-in-law (professional illustrator) might have sketched.
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Francesca on Feb. 17, 2011, 8:15 p.m.
Oh, what amazing photos and sketches!
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Karen on Feb. 17, 2011, 10:56 p.m.
These are such great shots - and sketches.
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tara on Feb. 18, 2011, 1:33 a.m.
We love feeding the chickadees too. There is something so magical when the little creature lands on your palm and takes some seed. I love the sketches.
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Mary @ A Simple Twist of Faith on Feb. 18, 2011, 2:10 a.m.
Beautiful photos and lovely drawings..today the temperature reached 69 degree F. I opened all the windows and it was so wonderful to hear the birds chirping. We see robins and the occasional cardinal. This week we started the tomato seeds. Come on spring!
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Melanie on Feb. 18, 2011, 2:58 p.m.
Hey, nice shots and sketches. I remember doing that when we were together that one year at Thanksgiving here. Very cool. You should at least try to enter the GBBW photo contest. I think you might have a chance to win some cool prizes.
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renee on Feb. 18, 2011, 6:36 p.m.
I didn't even know they had a contest. I should look into that. My bird photography is not the greatest. I just like remembering the experience when looking at the photos. I have yet to capture a really stunning bird shot.
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Deborah on Feb. 21, 2011, 4:09 a.m.
Your drawings are just heavenly to me!! Bravo!!
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Renee on Feb. 21, 2011, 7:58 p.m.
Your son is very talented! Great drawings!
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missy on Feb. 26, 2011, 6:38 a.m.
wow - what great photos and a memorable experience - I love that picture of the bird flying out of her hand.
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Anonymous on Feb. 17, 2011, 5:56 p.m.
Oh my! This is almost too beautiful for words. What a sacred experience.