One Legged Chickadee
by Kym Backland
Title
One Legged Chickadee
Artist
Kym Backland
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Description
This is my special one legged Black Capped Chickadee. He has a sibling that only has one leg as well. I have seen him come to the feeder for the last four years. I guess he doesn't have any trouble standing. I suppose he is like a Flamingo, only needs to stand on one leg at a time. Here is some information about the Black Capped Chickadee...
A bird almost universally considered “cute” thanks to its oversized round head, tiny body, and curiosity about everything, including humans. The chickadee’s black cap and bib; white cheeks; gray back, wings, and tail; and whitish underside with buffy sides are distinctive. Its habit of investigating people and everything else in its home territory, and quickness to discover bird feeders, make it one of the first birds most people learn.
Size & Shape
This tiny bird has a short neck and large head, giving it a distinctive, rather spherical body shape. It also has a long, narrow tail and a short bill a bit thicker than a warbler’s but thinner than a finch’s.Color Pattern
The cap and bib are black, the cheeks white, the back soft gray, the wing feathers gray edged with white, and the underparts soft buffy on the sides grading to white beneath. The cap extends down just beyond the black eyes, making the small eyes tricky to see.
Behavior
Black-capped Chickadees seldom remain at feeders except to grab a seed to eat elsewhere. They are acrobatic and associate in flocks—the sudden activity when a flock arrives is distinctive. They often fly across roads and open areas one at a time with a bouncy flight. Habitat Chickadees may be found in any habitat that has trees or woody shrubs, from forests and woodlots to residential neighborhoods and parks, and sometimes weedy fields and cattail marshes. They frequently nest in birch or alder trees. I love how they say, Chick A Dee, Chick A Dee Chick a Dee Dee... I love singing that song...
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June 16th, 2013
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Comments (32)
Angela Stanton
Oh I have not yet seen this one legged wonder! Great shot and it seems to be surviving well on one leg. :) That makes me happy. Great composition with that pink in the back--brings a bit of extra cheerfulness in my view. :) Voted and faved of course.
Kym Backland replied:
Angela, Thanks so much for stopping in the other day! Or was that today? I appreciate your comments!
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FIRST STAR ART JRR.. Happy 4th of July to you! Happy Thursday to you! Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group LOVING THE COLOR GREEN .. I appreciate it Jrr...
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NADINE AND BOB, Happy Saturday to you! Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group ARTISTS NEWS .. I appreciate it.
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CHRISANN, Hello my friend! Happy Saturday to you! Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group WEEKLY FUN FOR ALL MEDIUMS YOUR BEST WORK.. I appreciate it Chrisann...
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DARREN, Happy Saturday to you! Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group 3 A DAY GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASSIONS.. I appreciate it Darren!
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DORA, Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group VISIONS OF SPRING.. I'm sure you are out tending to your roses!
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PHYLLIS, Thank you for the feature yesterday of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in our group FUZZY WARM AND SOFT... the cutest group ever!
Caitlyn Grasso
This is a sweetie, Kym! His sharp little eye is staring straight at you. Nice detail and bokeh! v/f
Kym Backland replied:
Caitlyn, I so wish I could write you back sooner.. I appreciate your comments so much. I like that you use the term "BOKEH".. I like this verbage! Thanks for your note and vote yesterday!
Kym Backland
CHRISANN, Thank you for the feature of my little feller photo named ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in your wonderful and growing and going to the top WEEILY FUN FOR ALL MEDIUMS.. YOUR BEST WORK.. I appreciate it Chrisann!
Chrisann Ellis
Kym, This is so Beautiful! You take such beautiful photographs...fav.vt
Kym Backland replied:
Chrisann, You are always so kind and complimentary! I appreciate it very much!
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CHARLIE, Thanks for the feature of my photo ONE LEGGED CHICKADEE in your group NATURE AND LANDSCAPE... Happy Summer to ya!
Eti Reid
WOW poor little sweetheart! ♥ f/v
Kym Backland replied:
Eti, Thanks so much... I guess having one leg is kind of common! So many people on FAA have told me their stories of their one legged little birds!
Juergen Roth
Beautifully framed Kym! Greetings, Juergen
Kym Backland replied:
Juergen, Your name makes me think of the lotion.. Jergens.. Anyways, thanks for your visit last week!
Will Borden
Kym~~An excellent photo of the one-legged chickadee! We have a robin that comes around with one leg, and it's amazing how well it does. Sure enjoyed your supportive comment of the other day~ I always enjoy them! Have a pleasant week, Kym, and All the Best!!! F&V!
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