Informational Links

As West Nile Virus continues to kill our songbirds, this site presents the problem and how we can help:
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/disease_information/west_nile_virus/index.jsp

Another educational site regarding the 200 species of birds (including the chickadee) affected by West Nile Virus in America is from the Centers for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/qa/wnv_birds.htm

One way to help the chickadee population is to provide nesting boxes for these cavity nesters. This site presents free plans on how to build your own nesting box:
http://birding.about.com/cs/buildhouses/a/chickadeehouse.htm

The Chickadee Web is one of the largest informational sites about chickadees:
http://home.jtan.com/~jack/ckd.html#Black-capped%20Chickadees

Participating in backyard bird count programs such as this one is a way you can be involved in chickadee research:
http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/

Creative Friends

This most talented and creative artist is truly like a brother to me. You can see his unique work at:
http://www.waterhawkcreations.com/

Another creative friend is the nicest fellow who is a talented graphic designer, a writer, and a romance cover model!
http://cjhollenbach.com/

Barbara Krans Jenkins is a fine artist who studies the chickadees in Mr. Picky's territory.  You can see examples of her beautiful work at:  http://www.bkjstudio.com/