Wednesday, October 20, 2010

N is for Nuthatch


Of all our little feathered friends that visit our backyard bird feeders, the lively, clownish, White-breasted Nuthatch is probably the most interesting to observe. It bounces, rocks and flits about the tree trunks like a drunken sailor and in fact, its little body shape reminds me of a boat hull out of water. Funny little low, hank-yank-hank call it makes too. Would guess their name may be derived from their mastery of wedging nuts and seeds into tree bark to quickly crack them open. And finally, their undulating flight pattern also adds to their acrobatic showmanship. A joy to behold.


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5 comments:

GreensboroDailyPhoto said...

I'm glad we posted beside each other for ABC Wednesday because I have really enjoyed looking at your blog. Great photos and love the accompanying text. My mission is to OBSERVE a nuthatch!

Leslie: said...

I don't think I've ever seen one, but this is great! Have a wonderful week. :D

Wanda said...

What a darling little guy, and I didn't know about wedging the nuts into the tree... Very cute.

Roger Owen Green said...

not familiar with this cute little bird. Nice shot.

ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Small City Scenes said...

What a dandy little bird. Excellent catch and great info. MB