Did Our Nest Cam Catch Cute Little Inky in the Middle of Dreaming?

Is Inky the Black-capped Chickadee Dreaming About the Snake Display or is She Sneezing?

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[jbr]

Sweet little Inky. Even in her sleep she’s protecting her nest.
What an amazing video. I have never seen a bird sleeping.

[joannebutzerin]

Yes, absolutely. My first thought was that Inky was dreaming about defending her nest. Probably she is hypervigilant about her first brood, and this concern creeps into her dreams at night.

[mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

The snake display is so interesting!!! Poor Inky is probably having a nightmare that she's having to protect her nest!!!

[pepeboy]

Inky is a warrior princess even while she dreams. She probaby weighs about 12 grams or up to a half of an ounce and she more fearless than most people. So much heart and determination. So much evidence of the Good Lord's creation. Never ceasses to amaze me

[repetemyname]

Yep, Lesley, Id have to agree, it appears her dream state had her all puffed up, imagining some predator outside. Great, great vid, these little birds are such a wonder.

[jonminer]

She is dreaming. Cool discovery about chickadees. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

[PeterFraser-hprs]

It's fascinating, isn't it? It's her first night in the box, so maybe this behaviour's a subconscious reaction to the apprehension that was presumably preventing her from deciding to stay the night on the days leading up to this day.

[janacollins-maguire]

Shes so adorable. If she's dreaming maybe the mama in her is protecting her eggs. ☮️💜

[skylark...]

Inky is clearly doing the snake display. Makes me want to reach in, comfort her and tell her it's ok, it's just a bad dream. It's great you caught this footage of her dreaming! Just like us, noises or other things that go on in our daily lives can cause bad dreams. Thanks for sharing Leslie❤️🐦

[bluespruce]

It does appear that Inky may be having a bad dream, a danger to her nest...that would definitely be a bad dream! And, she's an excellent mother-to-be...very protective, and ready to protect those eggs that have yet to be laid! Self defense would make sense also, if her scary dream threatened her safety.
So, Lesley, you're the True Bird Whisperer, and I agree with your assessment! You're probably right! ☝️☺️

[upasaka-wolfram]

Snake display was my first thought. But sluggish... like running in a dream...

I hope she scared it off. 🖤

[loriz]

What a great capture of bird behaviour that isn't seen much ❤

[meloneyparker]

It sounds like she's sneezing but, whatever she's doing, it's adorable.😊

[mc]

I bet Inky was dreaming about your next handful of sunflower seed Lesley. Well, also practice for snake display makes sense too. This might be one of your cutest videos yet! Thanks Lesley!

[JenDeyan]

More Inky! Yay! She's such a darling bird.

[sandyaw]

Poor precious Inky, she must have been having a bad dream. I never even thought about birds dreaming..so fascinating! I just adore Chickadees, I’ve loved them since I was young. Thank you for another wonderful video! ❤

[jaleinegreen]

Precious little Inky ❣️ aviary specialists would have a ball watching this one!

[banisteroflife]

Inky is so cute! I say you are correct, she is reacting to her dream state.

[Wildcatbeer]

I wish she knew how much you love her. I bet her behavior would change dramatically.