Carolina Chickadee

I photographed this Carolina Chickadee in my yard here in Arkansas.

The Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) is a species of chickadee that is native to North America, primarily in the southeastern United States. It is a small bird that is known for its distinctive “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call and its ability to store food in the winter. These birds are common backyard visitors and feed on insects, seeds, and suet. They are also known for their acrobatic skills, as they are able to cling to branches and hang upside down while foraging for food.

Carolina Chickadee
Carolina Chickadee

Gear Used:

  • Camera: Canon EOS R5
  • Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

  • Location: Lavaca (Arkansas)
  • Date and Time Taken: June 28, 2022 (08:31 A. M.)
  • Exposure Mode: Manual
  • Aperture: f8
  • Shutter speed: 1/800
  • ISO: 5000 (Auto)
  • White Balance: Auto
  • Metering Mode: Evaluative
  • Back-button Focus
  • Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
  • Exposure Compensation: +1 EV
  • Focal Length: 500 mm
2023-02-03T17:56:53-06:00August 12, 2022|Categories: Birds|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Carolina Chickadee

Carolina Chickadee With Caterpillar

I photographed this Carolina Chickadee With Caterpillar for its young at my place in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas.

Carolina Chickadee With Caterpillar
Carolina Chickadee With Caterpillar

Gear Used:

  • Camera: Canon EOS R5
  • Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

Technical:

  • Location: Near The Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas)
  • Date and Time Taken: May 7, 2022 (07:03 A. M.)
  • Exposure Mode: Manual
  • Aperture: f7.1
  • Shutter speed: 1/200
  • ISO: 8000 (Auto)
  • White Balance: Auto
  • Metering Mode: Evaluative
  • Back-button Focus
  • Animal Eye Single Point Auto Focus
  • Exposure Compensation: 0.7
  • Focal Length: 500 mm
2022-12-24T04:57:32-06:00May 26, 2022|Categories: Birds|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Carolina Chickadee With Caterpillar

Carolina Chickadee Fledgling

I had a pair of Carolina Chickadees nest in one of my nest boxes this spring. This birdhouse is near my driveway and when I drove by I noticed this Carolina Chickadee fledgling looking out. I parked and got this photo. I can see this birdhouse from inside my house and I knew this fledgling would leave the nest soon. About 30 minutes later, I saw it fly to a nearby tree. I could hear the parents nearby. Later on I noticed another fledgling leave the nest. I’m not sure how many were in the birdhouse.

Carolina Chickadee Fledgling.
Carolina Chickadee Fledgling.

How I Got The Shot – Carolina Chickadee Fledgling

I was hand holding a Fujifilm X-T3 camera with a Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens attached with a Fringer EF-FX Pro.

• Location: Arkansas
• Date Taken: May 3, 2020
• Aperture: f5.6
• Shutter speed: 1/110 sec.
• ISO: 3200
• Exposure Bias: +1 EV
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Focal Length: 400 mm
• Lens: Canon EF 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II with a Fringer EF-FX Pro
• Camera: Fujifilm X-T3

2022-12-27T16:02:32-06:00May 21, 2020|Categories: Birds|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Carolina Chickadee Fledgling
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