Last Friday on 29 November 2013, a larger bird (unfamiliar to me, but larger than a American Robin, smaller than a dove, sleeker than a blue jay) crashed into my large window, but recovered to perch in a nearby tree. At the exact same time two chickadees were feeding at my window feeder -- and surely heard the noise of the crash - froze in place for over a minute. They looked like statues. When a friend moved closer to that window, he saw their eyes move, but they were immobile. I have bee watching chickadees at this feeder for almost 6 months now, and never have I seen them immobile.**************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************I am wondering is this common behavior when they suspect a threat? I am new to bird watching!Any insight would be appreciated.Sincerely,--
Ursula Szczurek RuddE. Thetford