They seem to have disapeared from sight. I guess they're all hiding out for the Winter, such as it is here in San Diego. I look forward to a garden full of them in Spring. I like to have them around even tough they aren't the greatest predators in the garden.
What a treasure to have the time to notice and watch such things. Last summer I had the chance to see a male chickadee dancing for a perspective lover. I was in awe! It was so wonderful I called to tell all my friends.