I spent about an hour watching this little bird go back and forth getting seeds from the wire feeder. In all that time, I think I only got 3-4 shots where it right side up. Nuthatches just LIKE standing on their heads! Makes you wonder how the world looks to them.
(These are taken through a window at a slant, so they are not as sharp as I wish.)
I like when they cantilever out like this....so graceful looking.
Hey....it's sideways for a change!
I tried to include back views as well as sides and fronts.
They make it look so natural :-)
I like when they cantilever out like this....so graceful looking.
Hey....it's sideways for a change!
I tried to include back views as well as sides and fronts.
They make it look so natural :-) "Doesn't everyone stand like this??"
I like the colorful section under the tail....rusty colored.
"Here's looking at ya!"
"Hmmm...which seed looks best?"
I like the colorful section under the tail....rusty colored.
"Here's looking at ya!"
"Hmmm...which seed looks best?" Some times when they come to my wooden feeders, they get real picky and start throwing out all the seeds that don't meet their approval. I'm not sure what their criteria in choosing is, but I do notice that they almost always grab a seed by the fat end of the seed.
Still looking
"Ah, ha! Perfect!"
"Oops....better latch on to this one tighter before it gets away!"
Still looking
"Ah, ha! Perfect!"
"Oops....better latch on to this one tighter before it gets away!"
"Please keep this feeder full. I like this type of feeder...so easy for hanging around"
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17 comments:
I enjoy watching the antic of the Nuthatches.I hope Jake and I can spend some time watching the birds in the next little while.
Blessings,Ruth
Ruth: I hope so too, and will keep praying for Jake and a peaceful time for both of you.
Hi Mary...They are pretty comical aren't they!!
That is a nice feeder and I can see why he likes it!! I wonder if there are any other birds that spends most there life upside down!!
Hoe the knee is feeling better and you have a great weekend!!
Grammie G: I never see other birds walking up and down a tree like the nuthatches. Maybe in other parts of the world there are upside down birds :-) Maybe his GPS is telling him "Go straight..in 2 feet you will grab seed."
Amazing photography!!!
Great observation about the way they always grab the fat end of the seed Mary! Maybe it makes it easier when they poke some of the seeds into crevices for eating later. I hope the knee is improving!
Watching the nuthatches is so much fun.
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Purnima: Thanks!
Jenny: Thanks...the knee feels a bit better. Gives me plenty of time to watch the birds outside the window :-)
Richies: Yes, they are cute little birds.
Mary, I would never have guessed that these were taken through a window. They look fine and sharp on my computer.
Rose: Welcome home! thanks.
LOL!! Soe of us like to be different. :)
That is a good capture Mary.
Looking at these photos of the Nuthatch upside down like that gives you a headache.{:)
LOL. We put some new feeders up this week so when we get the windows cleaned I might get some piccies of our birds soon. Don
Joan: How very true :-)
Roy: I know if it was me standing on my head, it would ache for sure!
Don: Oh, good...you'll enjoy watching the birds in your garden. I see more birds at home than when I go walking :-)
Well, he did show you all sides didn't he? LOL
B.
Mary: That is the way I usually spot them.
I occasionally see one and can't remember what it is! Thanks for the reminder!
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