Chickadee Taps on Window?

One of my Blogger buddies told me about a mysterious chickadee bird tapping on the window. Here is some info and links you might want to check out, along with plenty of my own information.

"Black-Capped Chickadees are bold and inquisitive and are usually the first to find a new feeder. They appreciate a reliable food source and have been known to tap on windows if the feeder runs low."



The Chickadee may be trying to get your attention or most likely get in. A good solution is to check the feeder for daily fillings, or look for something that is irritating the bird. For example, a large squirrel was bombarding our feeder, and the birds got angry at him. They perched in the pear trees and would chirp loudly.  We put out safflower seeds and not as many squirrels came.

 

i have a small bird that goes from window to window tapping on the glass, it does this on the window of any room i'm in?

Do you feed the birds? If so, they have an uncanny ability to sense when the seeds are going out. We have  chickadees and titmice, purple finches, mourning doves and nut hatches near out house. Everyday at noon they gather in the two trees in front of our door and wait for us to open it and spread some seed on the grass and patio. It's great fun to see and hear them. Another reason for your bird to go from window to window is that it sees its own reflection in the glass and thinks it's another bird. We had a bird last year who kept attacking our glass patio door all day long until it was exhausted. We didn't know what to do. Finally, we put a piece of cardboard over the door and that seemed to work. Good Luck!

Say What?

Your pets. They always do the funniest things and make us laugh. Parakeets are those kind of pets, because of their amazing ability to copy words. I heard of this parakeet who loved to talk so much, that his owner would get more than a little annoyed. But do these incredible creatures really get what they are even saying? Not quite. Sadly enough, when your parrot blurts, "I'm going to watch TV," it doesn't mean he wants to watch TV, even if he knows what "that big box of moving pictures" is. A parrot never says something if he has not heard it before. He just repeats what you are saying, and sometimes he mixes up the letters. While you are playing with him, he may suddenly say something you said weeks ago. Another fascinating thing about them is that they have good memory.

Talk To Me

How exactly can parrots talk? you may think. Have you ever noticed that your dog's tongue is thin and long, while a parrot's tongue is thick and short? The tongue size and shape makes all the difference. Just like humans, parrots have tongues and mouths that are shaped in a way that enables them to talk. 

Sing Your Heart Out

The easiest and most effective way to train your pet parrot to speak is to turn on the radio. People who are serious parrot-lovers create playlists for their parrots on the computer. All parrots have a favorite song, and they usually like to belt out the lyrics sooner or later. It may be really cute at first, but the tone-deaf birds can really get on your nerves. The way to relieve your misery? Put it online for all to see. Everyone loves a singing parrot if they don't have to live with him. Plus, he may even add a few dance moves, such as the Feather Ruffle, the Claw Kick and everyone's favorite, the Twist.


Teaching your pet bird to talk is worth it, but don't expect him to carry on a conversation with you. Oh, and remember, speak wisely, as your little copycat may be listening to every word!