Tuesday, October 7, 2014

They're Back


Red-breasted Nuthatch
 
Every October, I keep a close watch on my feeders for these little birds.
It's always a thrill to see them when they arrive.
 
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42 comments:

  1. DeniseinVAOctober 7, 2014 at 12:38 AM

    What a great photo! And a little darling of a bird. I have never seen any of these around here, just his cousin the white breasted nuthatch.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 7, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    What a gorgeous shot!

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  3. Nancy JOctober 7, 2014 at 2:44 AM

    Such a sweetie, and I would be having an eye out for their arrival too. Balanced perfectly, I hope we get to see some more. Cheers,Jean

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  4. eileeninmdOctober 7, 2014 at 5:05 AM

    They are one of my favorites too, They are so cute. I hope to see some this winter.. Have a happy day!

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  5. AndyOctober 7, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    I like his colours.

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  6. MersadOctober 7, 2014 at 5:45 AM

    Marvelous capture. I like how the little guy is holding on to his food.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  7. Icy BCOctober 7, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    Beautiful shot of a gorgeous bird!

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  8. Bethany CarsonOctober 7, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Good shot and neat-looking bird!

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  9. David M. Gascoigne,October 7, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I hope they return to my feeders soon. I haven't seen one so far this year.

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  10. TexWisGirlOctober 7, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    so very beautiful! love their rich, russet chests!

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  11. Pamela GordonOctober 7, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    Beautiful photo. I haven't seen any yet.

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  12. EG CameraGirlOctober 7, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    AH! Your feeder and red-breasted nuthatch look a lot like mine! I love these birds!

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  13. MuffieOctober 7, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    Isn't it gorgeous! I love that beautiful blue color. This one's a keeper!

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  14. Linda W.October 7, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Great capture! You got the bird with food in it's beak.

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  15. Sylvia KOctober 7, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    Such a beautiful bird and you do get the most incredible captures, Karen! They just blow my mind! Thanks for sharing, as always!!

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  16. DebbieOctober 7, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    that's a great snap and perfect timing!!

    i have not seen mine yet!!!

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  17. Nette CeciliaOctober 7, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Perfekt photo ,nette

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  18. Margaret Birding For PleasureOctober 7, 2014 at 1:16 PM

    How wonderful that they are back at your feeders. fantastic shot

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  19. theconstantwalkerOctober 7, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    I have Nuthatches visit my garden now and again... yours looks wonderful.

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  20. FABOctober 7, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    Karen, that's a fabulous shot of your colourful Nuthatch.

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  21. Janet ShawOctober 7, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    Wonderful Photo!

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  22. mickOctober 7, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Perfect capture with the bird with the nut in its beak.

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  23. UnknownOctober 7, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Great shot of this cutie!

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  24. ElaOctober 7, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Such a beautiful bird and a lovely photo !

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  25. RedPatOctober 7, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Hurray! So sweet, Karen.

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  26. Andrea @ From The SolOctober 7, 2014 at 3:48 PM

    The Red breasted Nut Hatches do migrate while our little white breasted Nut Hatches stay all winter. A few years back I had a little Red Breasted Nut Hatch spend the winter at my feeder. He clearly was having a hard time with the very cold weather so I started putting meal worms out for him ... he made it to Spring and then was off. What a funny little character he was. Great pictures, Karen.

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  27. Hootin AnniOctober 7, 2014 at 4:08 PM

    Exciting to find they've returned isn't it?

    Great perspective and such wonderful clarity.

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  28. Gail DixonOctober 7, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Lucky, lucky girl! But very skillful with the camera. Excellent!!

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  29. Lisa GordonOctober 7, 2014 at 7:21 PM

    What a beautiful little bird.
    Those colors are so pretty.

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  30. A Colorful WorldOctober 8, 2014 at 12:05 AM

    Glad you have your little visitors again! Lovely shot.

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  31. SusanOctober 8, 2014 at 12:14 AM

    Splendid shot of a beautiful little bird- it's easy to understand your anticipation of its arrival.

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  32. Phil SladeOctober 8, 2014 at 6:40 AM

    A lovely capture Karen. You need to be quick with the moment of the peanut in the bird's bill and you clearly were.

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  33. Crafty Green PoetOctober 8, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    what a wonderful photo! I love nuthatches and they're very uncommon in Scotland (ours are a different species). I was delighted to see one the other day...

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  34. NatureFootstepOctober 8, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    always fun to see the nuthatches. :)

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  35. sallie (fulltime-Life.com)October 8, 2014 at 12:42 PM

    It would certainly thrill me! Thanks for sharing ... they are just adorable birds.

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  36. sunshineOctober 8, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Great observation.

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  37. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewOctober 8, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I have been seeing more hanging in the garden.

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  38. Rambling WoodsOctober 8, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I will watch for them too!.... Michelle

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  39. Stewart MOctober 9, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Wonderful little bird and a great picture. I really like these birds that help us mark the turning of the year.

    I think that much of the wildlife around Halls Gap is rather used to having people about - so they don't run away as fast!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  40. RebeccaOctober 9, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    One of my favorites! Love watching them move around from all directions. Great shot! :)

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  41. PatOctober 9, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Beautiful shot!

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  42. Adam JonesOctober 10, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    That's a cracking bird and great picture.

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