Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
It's no secret that I love both the white-breasted and red-breasted nuthatches, both of which are frequent visitors to our peanut feeder. But when I see them some place else I get doubly excited. I saw this red-breasted nuthatch in a Whitby, Ontario, bird sanctuary...and apparently this variety is not often seen there. Hmmm. What's common in one area may be quite unusual somewhere else...and not that far away, either.
Wondering: Is that CameraGirl again???
This red-breasted nuthatch is often at our feeder and so friendly that I can almost reach out and touch it. Clearly it believes it ought not nip the hand that feeds it!
At our peanut feeder
This nuthatch stays here all year long so I'm sure I'll be featuring it again during the winter months.
I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
I just love these cuties, great shots. I hope some come my way this winter.. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteLovely Shots, I liked them. Have a Nice Day. . . :)
ReplyDeleteAn Absolute beauty! I don't see them here very often.
ReplyDeleteI don't see the nuthatch around here. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this species at all, except in field guides.
ReplyDeleteHI Fantastic bird and great photographs. I have just arrived back after a 6 weeks holiday in Africa and have LOTS of photographs to edit and share (eventually)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird too!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are so sharp and detailed. I wonder where the name nuthatch comes from.
ReplyDeleteDarla
just adorable with a cute little attitude!
ReplyDeleteawesome shots of these cuties... and YES, i think that was CameraGirl
ReplyDeleteYou caught these nuthatches so perfectly! I miss N American birds. The ones here are so boring. ;)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet EG, you're lucky they feel comfortable with you.. my big birds do but the littlies are so sqittish. You're nuthatches are a delight.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie, EG!! Such perfect captures! They're the next best thing to seeing them "in person"! Wonderful post as always and such a great start for my day!! Thank you for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little birdie!
ReplyDeleteOh great takes. So sweet they are.
ReplyDeleteThese are really great photos. Did you get a new camera?
ReplyDeleteFabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteIt's part of the family!
ReplyDeletePretty little birds!!! My father once said that butternut trees were common in the county south of ours, but not to be found in Oxford... Same thing as the nuthatches!
ReplyDeleteLovely little bird! I'm glad it is so comfortable with you around. great shots!
ReplyDeleteYour birds pictures are always fabulous !
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you or your nice comment !
They are just adorable!! So they eat peanuts?? I love the way they walk down trees head first! I need to put some peanuts out!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of this little guy. I am so happy that I have both species of Nuthatch on my yard all year.
ReplyDeleteCute bird.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which nuthatch is cooler. I had a laugh today when I saw your RBNU and my PYNU show up next to each other on the other site. They are pretty amazing birds.
ReplyDeleteI think he did recognize you (or maybe he'd heard from his cousins who frequent your peanut feeder) .. At any rate, he sure posed beautifully for you. They are wonderful birds -- wherever you see them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a little cutie he is!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a handsome bird! I have never seen one either.
ReplyDeleteNuthatches are my favourite winter bird. I love their little cheeps and their debonaire outfits. We have mostly white-breasted ones in Eastern Ontario, but I do get the occasional red-breasted one.
ReplyDeleteYou made my heart fly!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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Really great to have birds that are tame around one, try if he will take food from your hand. It is like the sun came out on a grey day when a little bird trust you to that extent.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of both.
Awesome pictures!
ReplyDeleteYou get really nice, clear photos of these birds, with every feather showing. You have figured out the art of taking bird pix.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love these little guys! Won't be long until they show up in my yard!
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure that we have that one over here, but if we had, you should have the honour of "shooting" it - marvellous bird's shots.
ReplyDeleteWow! It modeled for you well.
ReplyDeleteHappy WW!
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ReplyDeleteTo have this beauty so close by like that would be a dream come true.
ReplyDeleteOMG, EG; I was trying hard to catching up commenting with friends blogs lining up on tub. So sorry I mixed up your blog with other friends... Whew, I shouldn't do the same way. Relieved to come back :-)
ReplyDeleteYour Red-breasted Nuthatchis really CUTE Your peanuts feederand SWEET LOOKING♡♡♡ Your peanut feeder must be the great place for the birds♬♬♬
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Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little fellow. You are lucky to have them visit. I don't believe we have them here. I just get house sparrows most of the time.
ReplyDeleteThey are such great acrobats.....
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had these all the time / I never get them in the winter :(
ReplyDeleteLove your shots :)
Wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteLovely shots.
ReplyDeleteIt is just too cute for words! I have not seen them here that I remember.
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav little birds. So sleek. MB
ReplyDeleteI also love nuthatches. Fantastic shots!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty bird. Great photos!
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