Anyone that feeds birds in the Peach State is familiar with the Carolina chickadee. This feathered sprite is a regular visitor to our backyard feeders where it invariably selects a single sunflower seed on each of its countless visits throughout the day.
The bird’s fondness for these oil-rich seeds will lead you to believe is its main source of food. In truth, the Carolina chickadee’s diet varies from season to season. It seems that berries, fruits, and seeds do make up the bulk of its diet during the winter. However, during the warmer months insects and spiders make up a large portion of its diet. Among all of the various invertebrates consumed by this chickadee, caterpillars often make up the bulk of animal portion of its diet.
CAROLINA CHICKADEE CARRYING A CATERPILLAR TO ITS HUNGRY YOUNG
Hi Terry. I really enjoy your posts. I also enjoy how much you and Donna enjoy this interest together. That is very special. John and I also enjoy sharing what we see in the yard, etc.
Anyway, I had read somewhere recently how many birds eat caterpillars. But the quantity is amazing. Great facts.
I have friends who would love to read your posts. I can’t remember how to subscribe.
Thanks and have a good week.
Pat Kinser
Pat,
Thanks for the kind comments. I always look forward to hearing from you. As for the procedure your friends need to received notifications of new blogs, tell them to go to the top of the right hand column on the blog. Find where it says Follow Blog Via Email. Below that there is a box. All they have to do from that point is type in their email address and hit the follow button. If they have any trouble, just let me know.
Terry