This winter the most numerous bird species hanging around our area is the Mountain Chickadee. They appear to make up the core of mixed flocks roaming the neighborhood and slightly outnumber the Red-Breasted Nuthatches and Black-Capped Chickadees. These guys have a wonderful feisty-spunky-gritty- character that makes them a real treat to have around on a winters day. As spring arrives they will move back up into the hills but for now we are thoroughly enjoying having the around.
nature has no boss 
Lovely, lovely’
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They are truly wonderful scrappy little birds.
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Birds are so such fragile little creatures! Natures treasures!
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“feisty-spunky-gritty” …great descriptors!
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We just need to create one new word that encapsulates all those descriptors.
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I have seen few of the mountain chickadees, so this was a great treat to see this one up close, and to hear about their personalities. Thanks so much, Mike.
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Hi Jet, they are our most numerous in winter and compared to the Black-capped have just a wee bit more personality.
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Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.
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Hi and thanks for sharing the photo. We do appreciate it.
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Nice picture. Thank you for posting
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