This tiny chickadee was energetically digging into a cattail last week at Huntley Meadows Park. Although it is usually recommended not to photograph subjects mid-bite (at least human ones), I like the way this shot turned out of the industrious little bird.
Judging from the range maps, this is probably a Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis), although we sometimes also get Black-capped Chickadees (Poecile atricapillus). These two types of chickadees look quite similar and I am not yet skilled in distinguishing between them.
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Mike Powell 
Awesome Click.. Really appreciate your work and efforts
Thanks. I enjoy taking photos of very commonplace subjects, like this chickadee as much as more rare and unusual ones. It’s particularly rewarding when I can catch them in action.
What a great shot Mike. That little fellow is really on a mission!
Thanks, Chris. He really was tearing into the cattail with great energy and a real sense of purpose. 🙂