I was delighted to photograph and observe this late fall White-breasted Nuthatch four days ago when it came to the seed feeder in the late afternoon.

Late fall White-breasted Nuthatch in Arkansas, Sebastian CountyLate fall White-breasted Nuthatch in Arkansas – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/200, ISO 1000, +1.0 EV, Canon 100-400mm at 400mm, natural light

The nuthatch seemed a bit wary because a Northern Mockingbird has claimed this area as their territory and has been terrorizing nearly all the birds trying to come in for food. That mockingbird is making quite a few birds anxious.

The White-breasted Nuthatches are still visiting the seed and suet feeders, but it has been a while since I’ve seen a Red-breasted Nuthatch. They may still be coming in, and I’m simply not hearing or seeing them.

I am having a marvelous time photographing the White-breasted Nuthatches, observing them, and hearing their calls.

White-breasted Nuthatches are fascinating, beautiful little birds. They often fly to the feeders, grab a seed, and quickly fly away to eat it on a nearby tree branch. When they come in for suet, they tend to stay a bit longer and eat at the suet feeder.

I’d love to photograph these nuthatches in falling snow. Maybe that will happen this winter. I always hold onto hope for the images I dream about.

Life is good.

Mia

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