mekales, Looks like a black-capped chickadee (one of my favorite birds). I enjoy listening to them too. Their name is based on the chickadee sound they make, and I like hearing their "fee-bay" territory sound, probably because I like the bird so much. Here's a link for you to take a look to help you decide. Lori Here is a link that might be useful: enature.com page for black-capped Chickadee

Adult female Red-winged Blackbird. Scroll down the linked page to the pictures at the bottom. This one always surprises me because it's so different from the male. Claire

I think Black Pheobe is the one!! I checked these photos online (see link below) and as soon as I saw these pictures I said "That's it!". The markings are similar to a Junco, but that beak or bill is very distinctly different. Wish I had a better camera! I am so excited to learn more about this adorable bird. I've watched it swoop down and catch tiny moths or other insects...sometimes in mid air. Thank you all for replying and for taking interest. Laurie Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of Black Pheobe

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