The cheerful Chickadee with it's clear call of "Chicka-dee-dee-dee" is easy to spot, as this little bird is not shy and is easily enticed. Measuring about 13 cm from top to tail, this bird is easily identified by its black cap, white face and black bib.
We see them in our gardens in both summer and winter as these birds are non-migratory and stay in this area all year long.
In this area of Ontario the Black Capped is the most familiar of the over 50 species of Titmice and Chickadees that live world-wide.
They are often found foraging in small flocks of between 12 and 20 birds, throughout woodlands or at back yard bird feeders.
They prefer evergreen woodlands and can be attracted to your garden by plantings of coniferous trees such as Hemlock, Fir or Pine in which they can hide.
They like to feed on insects that they find under the bark of evergreen trees. Their preferred nesting spot is in the cavities of trees.
The 6 to 8 small white eggs are laid and incubated by the female and they hatch in about 14 days, while the male brings his mate food during this time.