We saw these little birds a lot in the early months of Spring. There are still a few around in Summer, but they’re much less present.

Black-capped Chickadee perches saucily
Black-capped Chickadee perches saucily; Bemis Woods Forest Preserve, Cook, IL; 5 April 2025
A Black-Capped Chickadee perches on a branch
A Black-Capped Chickadee perches on a branch; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Cook, Illinois; 15 March 2025
Black-capped Chickadee perches on a branch, sassy
Black-capped Chickadee perches on a branch, sassy; Arie Crown Nature Preserve; 6 April 2025
Black-capped Chickadee in a pine tree, La Grange, IL 23 March 2024
Black-capped Chickadee in a pine tree, La Grange, IL 23 March 2024
Black-capped Chickadee, La Grange, IL, 23 March 2024
Black-capped Chickadee, La Grange, IL, 23 March 2024

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