Red-breasted Nuthatch on a chilly November morning – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1600, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I’m still trying to get my dream images of Brown Creepers and although I haven’t gotten the photos that I want of that species I am adding to my Red-breasted Nuthatch portfolio while attempting to photograph one of my nemesis birds.
Most of the mornings I have spent hoping for the Brown Creepers to be in my viewfinder have been chilly but not completely birdless. I’ve had chickadees, turkeys, juncos, robins, solitaires, and nuthatches to photograph.
Besides, I love sitting in the quiet, watching the birds moving about, being away from the news, while immersed in nature. It is good for me. I slow down. I relax. I pay attention to what is around me.
If I get a single image, like this foraging Red-breasted Nuthatch feeding on the seeds of a Douglas Fir tree, I am happy.
Life is good.
Mia
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To echo everyone else…I love the depth you captured in this image and the balanced composition is wonderful. The detail and colors are, as always, spot on. Thanks Mia.
I’m with you Mia, but right now it is too blasted cold for me to sit quietly and watch nature, even if I had a view like this image.
Great shot, still can’t decide which of all the shots of this guy I like the best.
Ditto Ken’s comment. And look at the grip this upside down bird has on the cone! Such an acrobat.
Nicely composed! The depth of field is perfect to show both the bird and the pine cone in such detail. Good luck with the creeper. All of my shots look so dull and the bird and the tree bark seem to merge.