MicheleRF Goldmember  1,139 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Erie, PA More info | Jul 03, 2009 08:25 | #1 I've seen this fella hanging around the feeder lately. There were reports of a melanistic chickadee in my area last year but I'm not sure if this is the same bird.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size. Michele
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dbriz POTN MILLIONAIRE  8,984 posts Joined Feb 2009 Location: Arrowhead of Minnesota More info | Jul 03, 2009 08:39 | #2 I don't think he has a melanin problem... I believe the darkness in his feathers is due to molt at this time of the year, but I always preface, "I could be wrong"... cute little guy. 7d, 50D, 400mm f/5.6, 300mm f/4, 70-200mm f/4 IS, 50mm f/1.8
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Thanks, I wasn't sure about that. I did see him earlier in the spring and he had the same darkness on the underside. He does look kind of "unkempt" though consistent with molting. Michele
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Jul 03, 2009 09:24 | #4 He's probably molting. Leukistic would mean he has white feathers where some other color should be. It's harmless to the bird, not at all like albinism. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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