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I love the chickadee on ice and your charming story! I kept thinking about the scene from "A Christmas Story" where the kid gets his tongue stuck to the metal pole. I'm glad the chickadee wasn't frozen in place 🤣

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Thank you! 🤣 That's hilarious, and now I have that little picture in my head - the chickadee's eyes getting big as he realizes what just happened 🤣 Thankfully, no chickadees were harmed, etc, etc...

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Such beautiful words and pictures, Sydney. SUCH a treat - thank you so much for this! 😍

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So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for stopping by!💕

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Incredible photos of chickadees! This was truly a special moment in time and you captured it. I am amazed.

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Thanks so much, Lois! I was so excited to be a part of this moment, and never get tired of sharing it. 💕

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Oh Sydney, just love these photos 💙

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Thank you! It was such a fun moment :) Actually, it's something I can imagine you drawing!

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They’d be so perfect for a picture! I’m drawing some birds to include in my next post 💕

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Oh yay, I look forward to to seeing them (whether they’re chickadees or not)💕

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We call the same species of bird tits in the UK and there might be one of two!! 😊

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Absolutely marvelous, miraculous, magical!

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Thank you! So glad I go to share the darling chickadees with you :)

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These are beautiful. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of the secret life of chickadees. It reminds me of this past summer when my kids & I spied a squirrel eating a mushroom on our back fence post! We were overjoyed 😍✨

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Thank you! A mushroom? That is so cool! There's something really special about getting a secret peek into the life of a wild creature doing something unexpected :) We once looked out the window to see a chipmunk slurp up a worm like a noodle and almost died laughing

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Hilarious & magical 😂✨

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What a beautiful perspective, both in images and words. It is amazing what moments allow us to find, to rediscover. Thank you for this lovely moment ✨

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Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it, lovely to connect with you here :)

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Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. Words and pictures.

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Thank you! So glad you’re here!

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The vivid details of the chickadees perching on icicles, the sparkle in their eyes, and the playfulness in their interactions paint a heartwarming picture. The way you weave the story, from the astonished gasps and giggle-whispers to hearts overflowing with affection, captures the essence of that golden winter morning. Thank you for sharing this evocative journey captured in the snapshots of life.

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Thanks so much, Winston! So glad to have shared this moment with you :)

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I love the international flavour of Substack. I’m in Australia (summertime down here) and you were recommended by Rebecca Holden from England. As an Aussie, I have no idea how tiny little birds exist in such extreme climates!! They truly are extraordinary. I adore your photos. Thanks so much for sharing them with us. Sending heaps of hugs and best wishes. 🤗🤗😘

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That is so cool, welcome! I enjoy the international connection so much, too :) Yes, I was shocked at first to see that the little chickadees were here through these very cold winters - and fascinated by those little bare feet - how could they not freeze?! But, of course, they're designed for the cold with a specialized circulatory system, so they're perfectly comfortable, and we can just enjoy all their cuteness :) So glad to connect with you! How's your summer going?

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Surprisingly cold and rainy. A great way to keep the bushfires at bay. 😃 The sound of lawnmowers fills the air on fine days. Typical Aussie sounds, along with the warbling magpies, hungry baby crows and squawking cockatoos. There’s a lot to love. ❤️

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Sounds enchanting, and yay for anything that keeps the wildfires down. I know they’re a valuable part of the natural cycle, but that cycle is sadly out of whack lately, and the losses are really sad 😢

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"Chickadees on Ice" is a show I would bing all the episodes of

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Me toooooo! I wish there were more seasons 🤣

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i adore chickadees so much. just magical.

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They sure are! :)

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Thanks for sharing

a revisited moment moment

and such charming pix of your resident

Chickadees!

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My pleasure, so glad you got to see them in all their cuteness :)

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Love the unexpected moment! What an uplifting one. Nice to wake up to it here in the West coast. Thank you, Sydney!

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Oh, yay, so nice to think of you starting off your day with this! Thanks for sharing! Chickadees are excellent for a pick-me-up, anytime 🤣

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beautiful!

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Awesome photos of those Black-capped Chickadees on ice! Such an amazing capture and have never seen that before!

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Thank you! They sure are full of surprises :)

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