Red Breasted Nuthatch

On August 17, 2016August 7, 2016 By Mike and Christy

We rarely see nuthatches in our area so it was a pleasure to spot a red breasted nuthatch prowling a tree in our area. It is cool to see these guys walking head first down a tree looking for a meal.

24 thoughts on “Red Breasted Nuthatch”

Mr Bennett Kent

I am a big fan of the rather shy and elusive Nuthtch too. A lovely shot and a classic pose :0)

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November 19, 2014 at 1:49 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, they are elusive for sure.
  
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  November 19, 2014 at 9:41 pm Reply
Keith Channing

That’s a great photo, Mike.

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November 19, 2014 at 1:50 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Keith, they are such fun birds to watch I just wish I could get to see them more often.
  
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  November 19, 2014 at 9:42 pm Reply
mike585

Nice capture! I like the colours.

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November 19, 2014 at 2:36 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, yes a very colorful bird indeed. Hope your day is going well.
  
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  November 19, 2014 at 9:42 pm Reply
spugwash

Cool pic

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November 19, 2014 at 3:27 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks for the feedback, we appreciate it. Hope your day is going well.
  
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  November 19, 2014 at 9:44 pm Reply
Jet Eliot

I, too, get a kick out of watching nuthatches; and your photo is really lovely. 🙂

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November 19, 2014 at 4:16 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jet, they are fun to watch and the whole upside-down thing is cool.
  
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  November 19, 2014 at 9:45 pm Reply
lexyleksono

This bird is so beautiful, nice photo.

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November 20, 2014 at 1:31 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and i agree this is one beautiful nuthatch. Hope you are having a great day
  
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  November 20, 2014 at 2:37 am Reply
Eliza Waters

Gorgeous capture, Mike! I love these little birds, rarely seen here as well.

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November 20, 2014 at 2:38 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Eliza, glad to know these guys are somewhat elusive. When in western Colorado we see the white berated nuthatch somewhat frequently but the red breasted guys are a special treat.
  
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  November 20, 2014 at 2:42 am Reply
Pieter Navis

Great shot! And a lovely bird to observe 🙂

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November 20, 2014 at 12:35 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Pieter, hope your day is going well.
  
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  November 21, 2014 at 12:15 am Reply
Rajiv

They are beautiful

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November 20, 2014 at 4:26 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Rajiv, I could not agree more that they are lovely birds. Hope you are having a great day.
  
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  November 21, 2014 at 12:16 am Reply
Noeline Smith

We have a nuthatch here too but they are so quick and shy. This is beautifully captured.

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December 11, 2014 at 10:29 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  I was just lucky to get a good photo of this guy as he was moving around quickly as well. Luckily he took a short break to soak up the sun.
  
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  December 11, 2014 at 7:50 pm Reply
Rajiv

Just… brilliant

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August 17, 2016 at 2:33 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Rajiv.
  
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  August 23, 2016 at 2:09 pm Reply
Jim Ruebush

We have a lot of those all year round. I like their nasal calls and upside down behavior.

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August 17, 2016 at 6:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi Jim, you are lucky to have these guys around and their nasal honk, honk, honk sure does bring a smile to my face every time I hear it.
  
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  August 23, 2016 at 2:09 pm Reply