Monday, April 25, 2011

Waitin' for Chickadees

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My kids have seen online video and photos of chickadees eating from the hand.  Darn it if our chickadees won't do that.  So, my girls decided to try and train them and of course full camouflage is the only way to go, right?!  This afternoon they actually sat there motionless and quiet as a mouse for a full 30 minutes - an amazing feat for a four and six year old!  Chickadees approached to within a foot or so, but never ventured onto their wanting hands.  Maybe next time girls!


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9 comments:

  1. AnnaApril 25, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    I used to try to catch hummingbirds with a net at our feeders when I was little. They came really close to me but I never caught one! Getting a chickadee to land on you, though, is a little more realistic!

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  2. Barbara SelkirkApril 25, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Adorable photos - and I've tried to get my chickadees to land on my hand, but not this year.... keep trying - the more you're out there staying still, the more the birds get used to you... Several days in succession for about 15 minutes each time, by the end of a week, I bet they land... good luck - great kids to want to do this John... love that they enjoy what you do too... b

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  3. Dawn FineApril 25, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Hee hee.so cute..better luck next time...Make sure to take photos when it happens!

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  4. RebeccaApril 25, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Love it! I hope it happens someday for them :)

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  5. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    @Anna - since you're there in Boise, you need to meet and go birding with Mike Morrison. Have him tell you about catching hummingbirds bare-handed as a kid.

    @Barbara - we'll have to try that method out! Thanks for the tips!

    @Dawn - Oh, I am standing by with the camera for that very moment! It will be a great thrilling day for them!

    @Rebecca - Thanks for you hope! It will happen!

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I'M JUST A GRANNY THAT USES THE COMPUTER FOR MY COMPANY. I LOVE SEEING THE WORLD THROUGH OTHERS EYES. WHEN I SAW THIS PICTURE OF THIS LITTLE GIRL FOR SOME REASON IT JUST MADE ME HAPPY. OH, IF THE WORLD COULD KNOW THE LOVE A CHILD CAN SHARE THROUGH A LOVING PICTURE.JUST ADORABLE. THANKS FOR SHARING. IT MADE MY DAY.

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  7. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    @Anonymous Granny - Thanks for your really nice comment. I'm glad the photo made your day!

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  8. Kathie BrownApril 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    AWWWWWW! So cute! Love it!

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  9. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    @Kathiesbirds - They are cute, aren't they? I'll claim them...most of the time.

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