March 3 – Black Capped Chickadee

It’s always amazing to see how these resilient little birds sing through winter. Chickadees require up to 20 times as much food in cold months as in summer. During fall, they hide seeds in bark crevices, pine needles, and beneath moss. In winter, they can recall thousands of precise cache locations, sometimes months later.

These friendly birds flutter through the woods, singing as they go, seemingly carefree—yet they face constant threats from predators such as owls and hawks.

Although chickadees can be challenging to photograph without a telephoto lens, they often allow surprisingly close encounters before taking flight.

“Beside them the birds of the heavens dwell;

They sing among the branches.” — Psalm 104:12

God created these small creatures to remind us of His provision through instinct, preparation, and endurance. If He faithfully sustains them, He will do far more for you today.