USA: Nevada - Lake Tahoe - Chickadee Ridge

📍 Location: Chickadee Ridge (above Incline Village, near Mount Rose)
📅 Travel Date: Spring 2022
Mountain chickadees at North Lake Tahoe, especially near the popular chickadee tree:
Species: Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli)
Location: Commonly found at Chickadee Ridge (above Incline Village, near Mount Rose)
Nickname: Locals call it the chickadee tree area due to their friendliness
Appearance:
Small, round-bodied songbirds
Distinctive black cap and bib
White stripe above the eye – differentiates them from black-capped chickadees
Behavior:
Bold and curious
Active year-round, even in snowy conditions
Bird Call:
Famous for their “chick-a-dee-dee-dee” call
Also known for a clear, whistled "fee-bee" or "cheese-burger" sound
Habitat:
Prefer high-elevation conifer forests
Thrive in the Sierra Nevada range
Best Time to Visit:
Winter and early spring for snowshoeing and guaranteed chickadee encounters