Sunday, May 11, 2014

Red-breasted Nuthatch



These little visitors to my backyard are very much like the Chickadees: They're about the same size and very friendly.  I usually only see one at a time, though, whereas there's a threesome of Chickadees (who seem to enjoy my company as much as I enjoy theirs).  They love being upside-down and sideways.

Just the other morning a Nuthatch repeatedly came to the feeder and we were eye to eye like in the picture--about 18 inches.  Moments like that are very rewarding.





Photo:  Jerry Oldenettel