Nuthatch Bird
by Karen Adams
Title
Nuthatch Bird
Artist
Karen Adams
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Photograph - Photography, Photomanipulation
Description
Every day I have several beautiufl little Nuthatch birds visit my bird feeder. They are a small bird with a unique shape and clean black, gray, and white markings. This is a White-breasted Nuthatch. These little birds have a big appetite for insects and large, meaty seeds. They seem to really love the Sunflower seeds that I pour into my feeders every day. The name "Nuthatch" comes from their unique 'table manners.' They take the seeds from the feeder and then bang them against the feeder or a near-by tree to break open the seed to eat. They use their sharp bills to �hatch� out the seed from the inside. Although small in size, they make their presence known with their loud voices, which could be considered annoying very early on summer mornings when our windows are open, but they are so cute! . . . .
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July 3rd, 2013
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Comments (25)
Bill Caldwell - ABeautifulSky Photography
Beautiful capture Karen--these guys are so much fun to watch, clinging to the side of trees upside down! f/v
I J T SON OF JESUS
The perfect shot at the perfect timing. So beautiful and fantastic in everything. Well done and vote 22
ANA MARIA EDULESCU
Wow ! Outstanding capture, Karen ! Perfectly composed .... the curve lines complete fabulously each other. Just love this. f,v
Hanne Lore Koehler
Wow, Karen!!! What a fantastic capture of that moment before take-off! Beautiful focus and background! V19/F
Corinne Rhode
What a wonderful capture! He looks as if he's about to launch into the air with his prize! v
Karen Adams replied:
You are right, he took off right after I clicked! thanks for your comment, Corinne
Jane Small
You take such superb nature photos Karen. Such a beautiful alert little bird captured in such clear detail.We have nuthatches here but they are more of a pinky colour with blue,if I'm remembering correctly.Its a long time since I saw one. This is wonderful. v/f
Karen Adams replied:
Sounds like you may have the Red-breasted Nuthatch there. ? We supposedly have them around here during the winter months, but don't know if I have noticed one. They are very cute! Thanks, Jane!