Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Chickadees at Home in the Snag
I’ve told you about the snag we have in our front yard, saved from the axe a few years ago, per the recommendation of an arborist.
I’ve watched the Flickers do their renovation work
and seen them nesting in it year after year.
But the Northern Flickers aren’t the only ones using the snag. They’re pleased to share with their smaller friends including black-capped chickadees, who’ve taken up residence on the other side, after doing their own renovations.
I love them all! 🙂
Sharing with #SquaresRenew.
~ Susanne
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These are fantastic shots, and they are doing great reconstruction too
Thank you! Yes, they are great at renovating old snags and turning them into wonderful accommodations! 🙂
So awesome! 💕
Thank you! 🙂
Great photos, Susanne, they are all so cute! I wonder why it’s called a snag? I’m glad that you followed the arborist’ suggestion. Free condos for the birds! ❤️😊
Thanks, John. A dead or dying tree that is still standing, is called a snag, who knows why? 😉 🙂
Why? 😂 The snags in my area are palm trees and bushes that catch plastic bags in the air during our windstorms… 🤭
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Great photos. Saving that snag has really worked out for you and the birds.
Thanks, Graham. They really do make good use of it, and I love watching them.
It was certainly worth leaving that snag for the birds. It’s like a hotel for them!
Best wishes, Pete.
Exactly right! New rooms for sale or rent every season!
The chickadees look really sweet peeping out like that, and very much at home 😀
Yes indeed! I love those little birds! 😊
Love how you provide a sanctuary for so many birds and more!
Thanks, John. They really do love the snag!
How wonderful the snag continues to be a stable home for all the birds, Susanne! Fab photos of the flickers and chickadees.
Thanks, Terri! I’m so happy they’re using it! 😊🙂
Very cool visitors to have!
I’m thrilled to have them!
Nice!
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