A Collection of Boreal Chickadees

I live in a "Boreal Forest" and I have spent thousands of hours, hiking it. Until two days ago I have seen only one Boreal Chickadee in my forest and taken "zippo" photos of this unique, little chickadee. I have read much about the Sax-Zim Bog and talked to friends who have driven and walked the area. The good thing is, that it isn't an extreme distance for me to travel to visit this exceptional, nationally known birding area. Each year I have failed to make it to the bog, for various reasons... but Tuesday my wife and I took the back roads through the arrowhead and made a day of it, traveling the 290 mile circle tour from our house.
Our main purpose was to try to find the Boreal Chickadee and a Great Gray Owl. We ended up seeing 16 species of birds... the Boreal Chickadee was of course the hit for us, but no Great Gray Owl.

Here are a few of the Boreal Chickadee images I ended up with... and thanks Al for the location tip, it was a real thrill to spend time with these beautiful "Chocolate Chickadees".

Wow, what a beautiful bird! I've always loved chickadees, but have never seen the boreal kind before. #2 is my favorite image.

They are a cute one that's for sure. Looks like it was well worth the trip to get these shots. Great shooting db.

Wow, a great little bird. So good to see that your efforts have paid off so well. Patience and effort is definitely a virtue when birding.

Gorgeous shots Dave - they are such beautiful little birds.

Co-incidentally I got down into the bog myself (for the first time in winter) this past weekend and I had the very same goals in mind! I was lucky enough to see several Boreal Chickadees. I was also very fortunate to observe a few Great Grey Owls (or possibly the same owl in a few different locations in the same area?), although I never got to see one on a photogenic perch or in very good light - it looks like you got the sun I was hoping for (and never got...). Now I am eager to get back to try to track down some Three-toed Woodpeckers...

Oh Wow.....what a gorgeous little bird. I can see why it was such a hit.
db these shots are beautiful and very

Shar824 wrote in post #11863195
Oh Wow.....what a gorgeous little bird. I can see why it was such a hit.
db these shots are beautiful and very

Took the words right out of my mouth Sharon!

Congratulations on these Dave, I know you're very happy to have captured them.

Kenn

Oh, good shooting, Dave. And it looks like you had decent light. Good poses all around; I envy you the shots of them in the trees, something I couldn't manage. I love the rufous sides these show. A trip well executed.
Al

super series - neat little bird

Great shots Dave ...We almost decided to head on up to the Bog area, but didnt to late of a start.

nicely captured Dave

Beautiful!
Mike

These are just fabulous db! What a pretty little bird. I'm back at the Canyon and work is starting, hope to shoot something one of these days. Great work my friend!

very nice, I really like these little fellows

Are they Broke to the Hand Yet!!! Love the Set Buddy!!!