Rex Trulove
This picture was taken in the backyard the year we moved to Montana. I’d noticed that there were black-capped chickadees flying around from branch to branch in the bushes, so I filled a bird feeder with wild bird seed and hung it up by our wood pile. I’d barely begun to step away from the bird feeder before several chickadees let me know that they were quite interested in the bird seed and weren’t particularly concerned about me.
This picture was taken from a distance of about six feet and this male chickadee is totally aware of my presence. He is also unbothered by me being there and taking his picture. His mate is to the right out of the frame, eating some seeds that I’d put on one of the pieces of firewood that can be seen at the bottom of the picture. The bushes behind the bird and birdfeeder are a hedge of mountain ash. This was taken in the late fall after the leaves had fallen, so there are no green leaves to see in the image. Normally, this bush would be totally green with leaves.
i love these photo mmystery
We have one chickadee that has remained near the house all winter long, even when the temperatures have been well below zero.
Much interesting on how some birds don’t care about the presence of human beings while others will never allow you to take a single photo
That is very true. Most of them around here don’t mind people at all.
That really is a stunning photo. I love taking pictures of birds. They are so relaxing to watch and listen to.
These chickadees are cute, too. I don’t know why they are called songbirds, though. They sing in monotone. :))
Amazing how some birds could care less about your presence and others will never allow a photo!
Yes, it is. We have a lot of birds around here that don’t mind being photographed, but most of them won’t stay still long enough for it. LOL
I know, I take most of my bird photos with the tripod. It often takes a lot of time and patience. But the bluebirds will eventually get used to me, you have to move slow!