We observed the formerly tailless black-capped chickadee this
afternoon after its absence from the feeder for several days. At this
time, it sports a tail about 1/2 inch long. For those who may have
been worrying about this bird, and I know I was, I wanted to say that
whatever the cause of the missing tail, the bird now seems to be on
the way to a normal state of affairs. Thanks to all who commented on
my query as to the reason for the missing tail.

Incidentally, we noticed a tailless golden-crowned sparrow a few days
ago at Magnuson Park!

Wendy John
wendy.john at comcast.net