Yesterday morning, I enjoyed taking several photos of a Carolina Chickadee while it was still very cold. These late fall mornings have been brisk lately.
Late fall Carolina Chickadee – Canon R7, f8, 1/200, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
These chickadees make me smile. They fly in fast, grab food, and then fly out even faster than they flew in. They truly are bundles of feathered energy.
Late autumn Carolina Chickadee perched on driftwood – Canon R7, f8, 1/250, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
Chickadees, no matter the species, are tiny dynamos.
I’m thoroughly enjoying seeing, hearing, and photographing Carolina Chickadees now that I live within their range.
Carolina Chickadee on a cold autumn morning – Canon R7, f8, 1/250, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
Yesterday morning, there were times when I had two or more chickadees in view at the same time. That can make it challenging to decide which one to focus on. I usually choose the one not at the feeder when I can.
Carolina Chickadee on a late autumn morning – Canon R7, f8, 1/250, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
When I finish photographing chickadees, the real challenge begins: deciding which photos I like the most from my session with them.
Wary Carolina Chickadee on a fall morning – Canon R7, f14, 1/80, ISO 1600, +0.3 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light
Sometimes it is easy to pick one or two chickadee photos I think are my favorites for the day. Other times, it is harder.
That was the case yesterday, which is why I am sharing five Carolina Chickadee images today. Carolina Chickadees aren’t just fun to photograph—they are, quite simply, wonderfully adorable.
Life is good.
Mia
Check here to see more of my Carolina Chickadee photos plus facts and information about this species.
Beautiful shots as always Mia and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas. And thanks as always for sharing your joy.
Gorgeous – and I envy your cool mornings. So much.
Hi, the Black Cap Chickadee come to my feeders year around for my enjoyment to watch. Yes it is hard to get a picture for me to take, as they fly in from the bushes or pine tree and grab a sunflower seed and back to a perch before I get shot of them. I think they burn more energy doing this than if they just sit and eat at the feeder.