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hong · Thursday 7th June 2012, 13:50

From the last fall till late April this year, there were multiple flocks of black-capped chickadees enjoying a feeder in Eastern Mass every day. They essentially disappeared in May. I have just started to see a few of them at the feeder, but not nearly as many as before.

They are not migratory. I am wondering where they have gone.

**Lisa W** · Thursday 7th June 2012, 17:38

Hong, breeding season and nesting will take a lot of birds away from our feeders, also the more natural food sources available the less they will show up at the feeder.

hong · Friday 8th June 2012, 15:19

Thanks, Lisa, for the hint. I did not know they also have maternity leave.

BTW, your bird photos are stunning.

Hong

**Lisa W** · Friday 8th June 2012, 16:10

Thank you, Hong for the complement. Hopefully you'll be seeing some juvies soon at your feeder.

Thursday 7th June 2012, 13:50	#1
hong Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA, USA Posts: 30	Where have black-capped chickadees gone? From the last fall till late April this year, there were multiple flocks of black-capped chickadees enjoying a feeder in Eastern Mass every day. They essentially disappeared in May. I have just started to see a few of them at the feeder, but not nearly as many as before. They are not migratory. I am wondering where they have gone.

Thursday 7th June 2012, 17:38	#2
Lisa W Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bisbee, Arizona Posts: 22,747 My location	Hong, breeding season and nesting will take a lot of birds away from our feeders, also the more natural food sources available the less they will show up at the feeder. __________________ "A forest bird never wants a cage." Henrik Ibsen birding photos- new photos to Backyard Birds & Various Arizona Locations added on May 28, 2012
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Friday 8th June 2012, 16:10	#4
Lisa W Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bisbee, Arizona Posts: 22,747 My location	Thank you, Hong for the complement. Hopefully you'll be seeing some juvies soon at your feeder. __________________ "A forest bird never wants a cage." Henrik Ibsen birding photos- new photos to Backyard Birds & Various Arizona Locations added on May 28, 2012
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hong Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA, USA Posts: 30	Thanks, Lisa, for the hint. I did not know they also have maternity leave. BTW, your bird photos are stunning. Hong

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