Saturday, September 25, 2010

Feeder Fussy: White-breasted Nuthatch



White-breasted Nuthatches can be very defensive of their food source.

This little fellow took exception to a tufted titmouse who repeatedly tried to land on the natural feeder directly below the it's perch.






I enjoyed watching how the nuthatch flared it's wings, tripling its profile, while swiveled to face the intruder.

The belligerent little nuthatch was successful, for after just a few rebuffs, the titmouse gave up retreating to the woodland.

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19 comments:

  1. UnknownSat Sep 25, 05:57:00 PM EDT

    Great sequence of shots!
    Some of them are sure territorial!

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  2. MichaelSat Sep 25, 06:45:00 PM EDT

    Cool shots of nuthatch behavior.

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  3. Ruth's Photo BlogSat Sep 25, 06:46:00 PM EDT

    Great pictures.

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  4. Chubskulit RoseSat Sep 25, 06:51:00 PM EDT

    Gorgeous captures!

    Jaguar and a Running Mate

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  5. AnonymousSat Sep 25, 06:57:00 PM EDT

    Beautiful!

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  6. Mike B. @ slugyard.comSat Sep 25, 07:11:00 PM EDT

    Amazing how they are able to hang on to the bark in that position. Nice find!

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  7. Trish ~ ♥ ~Sat Sep 25, 07:22:00 PM EDT

    nicely done, I paged through your page and all of the photo are wonderful.

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  8. Mary Howell CromerSat Sep 25, 07:44:00 PM EDT

    Nuthatches showing off is always such fun, and you got some great captures~

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  9. RNSANESat Sep 25, 09:53:00 PM EDT

    Goodness, he definitely is a fighter when it comes to his feeding space. Great shots.

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  10. DoroSat Sep 25, 10:42:00 PM EDT

    I had all kinds of birds in my small city lot back yard the other day. Including what I think was one of these, a cardinal, and at least fifteen robins, among others. I thought the little black cap was adorable.

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  11. Nikki - Notes of LifeSun Sep 26, 05:37:00 AM EDT

    Brilliant captures! So detailed. A great sequence :)

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  12. eileeninmdSun Sep 26, 09:38:00 AM EDT

    Gerat series of the Nuthatch photos. They are so cute and fun to watch!

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  13. MontanagirlSun Sep 26, 10:06:00 AM EDT

    Nice series of Nuthatch behavior. I think being territorial is the name of the game...you should see the Hummingbirds guarding a feeder in my backyard! Lots of energy and defiance in a tiny little body, not to mention the aerobatics!

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  14. Kerri FarleySun Sep 26, 11:12:00 AM EDT

    Lovely captures! The open wings are GORGEOUS!

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  15. GretchenSun Sep 26, 04:07:00 PM EDT

    Beyond stunning!

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  16. JoeSun Sep 26, 05:58:00 PM EDT

    I've always enjoy watching the Nuthatches when I'm in my treestand. They're interesting birds to watch.

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  17. ElaineMon Sep 27, 12:26:00 AM EDT

    Very nice!

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  18. AnonymousMon Sep 27, 08:16:00 AM EDT

    I LOVE these photos!!!! I remember the first time I saw a nuthatch do this, I couldn't believe my eyes!

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  19. Misty DawnSTue Oct 05, 02:37:00 PM EDT

    I realize the Nuthatch was angry, but I wonder if he realizes how beautiful his display was. ;-)

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