Join Kristen, Maeve, and special guest Caleb as they discuss the iconic and charismatic Black-Capped Chickadee. Caleb brings all the fun and all the facts about this bird, who is famous for its distinctively 'cute' look, charming personality, and beautiful calls. Learn and laugh with us as we discuss all things chickadee, including how their calls mimic some of the qualities of human language. You won't want to miss this episode and Caleb's personal riveting and drama-filled chickadee stories.
Research for today’s episode came from the following sources:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee/overview
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-capped_Chickadee/overview
http://www.biokids.umich.edu/critters/Parus_atricapillus/#8a933601863e971c08bae7e0aa70e42e
https://www.sialis.org/chickadee.htm
Stokes, D., & Stokes, L. Q. (2013). The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region. Little, Brown and Company.
Additional Resources:
Bird clothes: https://www.birdcollective.com/
Video chickadee hammering open a seed to get the nutrients inside. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExN8cPx08VU
Various chickadee calls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lfc8pea7xs
How to tell a black-capped Chickadee from a Carolina Chickadee https://feederwatch.org/learn/tricky-bird-ids/black-capped-chickadee-and-carolina-chickadee/
How to Build a nest box for the black-capped Chickadee https://nestwatch.org/learn/all-about-birdhouses/birds/black-capped-chickadee/
More about bird alarm calls https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/look-out-the-backyard-bird-alarm-call-network/#
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