Sunday, 15 July 2012

Nuthatch.

Something from the recent archives to keep the bird photography content ticking over .....  
(Eurasian) Nuthatch (Sitta europaea).

In Britain our resident birds (ssp. caesia) have a warm rusty-buff breast and belly. Whilst the sexes are very similar the vent on the males is usually a much darker red-brown.  


All images were shot at Warnham Nature Reserve using the EF 70-300mm lens.   FAB.
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37 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl15 July 2012 at 20:10

    love that last shot where's he's certainly checking you out. :)

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  2. eileeninmd15 July 2012 at 20:14

    I love the nuthatches, they are cute birds. Great shots, Frank!

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  3. Ana Mínguez Corella15 July 2012 at 20:19

    Hi frank .. Good images of Nuthatch.. Cograt..

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  4. Red15 July 2012 at 20:28

    This nuthatch looks very much like our Red Breasted nuthatch. It appears to have the same behavior.
    Interesting because we tend to think our birds do not have relations on other continents.

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  5. Juliana15 July 2012 at 20:34

    Чудові фото пташок!
    Я завжди дивуюся, скільки терпіння потрібно, щоб зробити таке гарне фото! Пташки такі активні і непосидючі!)))
    xoxo, Juliana
    [pjhappies.blogspot.com]

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  6. Phil Slade15 July 2012 at 20:36

    Super pose of the Nuthatch you captured there Frank.

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  7. HansHB15 July 2012 at 20:48

    This one is so cute. In Norway we call it "spettmeis". He is kind of Rambo in his behaviour!

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  8. Unknown15 July 2012 at 20:55

    Nice captures, Frank. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  9. Ricardo Torres15 July 2012 at 20:59

    Really nice shots. Is a really nice bird the spanish name is : Trepador Azul ;). Congratulations from Spain

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  10. Carol Mattingly15 July 2012 at 21:05

    He's a beauty Frank. Love blue birds of all shapes and sizes. Carol

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  11. holdingmoments15 July 2012 at 22:22

    That last one is excellent Frank.

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  12. Bob Bushell15 July 2012 at 22:25

    Great images Frank.

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  13. theconstantwalker15 July 2012 at 22:43

    Lovely birds to see Frank..

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  14. Mary Howell Cromer15 July 2012 at 23:27

    Hi Frank, sweet images of the little Nuthatch~

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  15. Carole M.16 July 2012 at 00:18

    enjoyed seeing your sweet nut-hatch photographs Frank

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  16. Montanagirl16 July 2012 at 00:20

    Very nice captures of the Nuthatch. I haven't seen any in my yard lately.

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  17. Debbie16 July 2012 at 00:22

    WoW...lot's of nice detail in these images!!

    your header shot is amazing. i adore (& am always chasing) those great blue herons!!

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  18. Gemma Wiseman16 July 2012 at 00:55

    Almost like a blue wren without the quirky tail! Gorgeous photos!

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  19. mick16 July 2012 at 01:42

    Great photos of the Nuthatch. It looks to be just as happy moving down the branch even if it is mostly upside-down.

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  20. Caroline16 July 2012 at 02:11

    Love nuthatches! I have a very old birdbook that offers an alternative name of "treemouse", fits pretty well, I think.
    Your guy looks a lot like the red-breasted nuthatches that are on my feeder.

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  21. Shirley16 July 2012 at 09:30

    Hi again, Frank. Now, this is a bird I’d love to see in my garden but unfortunately it isn’t likely based on distribution - but it is making its way closer I do believe. Hope the weather is kind to you this week :-)

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  22. Kerri Farley16 July 2012 at 12:56

    IT's a BEAUTY!!

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  23. Vores have16 July 2012 at 14:28

    WAU - where some nice pictures you show.
    Wishing you a good day :)
    Hanne Bente

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  24. grammie g16 July 2012 at 14:32

    Hi Frank...I love watching these little fellas they always seem so busy ! : ]
    Good photos of him!!
    Grace

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  25. John16 July 2012 at 15:50

    Nice shots Frank, love the last one!
    J
    Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES

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  26. Anonymous16 July 2012 at 17:10

    Lovely captures of this adorable little bird!

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  27. Dave16 July 2012 at 20:50

    isnt it just a quality bird, I dont get them in the garden anymore but I might indeed revive the old images from the garden a few years ago .... I am now inspired so thank you very much Frank

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  28. Larry17 July 2012 at 21:55

    Great shots of the Eurasian Nuthatch Frank! What beautiful color.

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  29. Adam Jones17 July 2012 at 22:00

    I do love the Nuthatch. Such an interesting bird to watch.

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  30. Kathie Brown17 July 2012 at 23:02

    What a wonderful little bird! Nuthatches are some of my favorites. You captured his personality as well as his image!

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  31. Stewart M18 July 2012 at 12:24

    Hi there - I miss these birds - I used to have them in my garden in south Cumbria. Great shots.

    I thought I’d let you know that I stepped into the void caused by Springmans decision to close down World Bird Wednesday by setting up Wild Bird Wednesday (!) on my photoblog at Paying Ready Attention – Photo Gallery.

    Feel free to visit and link.

    Stewart M

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  32. NatureFootstep18 July 2012 at 22:36

    nice shots of a fine bird. :)

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  33. Unknown22 July 2012 at 21:17

    Stunning images,brilliant shots.

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  34. ShySongbird29 July 2012 at 16:15

    Really beautiful photos Frank! I have only ever managed a couple of poor shots of Nuthatches.

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  35. JRandSue11 August 2012 at 09:03

    Wow,cracking images Frank,also superb Header.
    John.

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  36. Chris11 August 2012 at 22:13

    Superb shot of the nuthatch Frank. I've seen it in France but did not get any pictures.

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  37. damian11 May 2013 at 21:40

    In my country, it's said "kowalik"
    Nie wiem czy poprawnie napisałem :) Ten ptaszek w moim kraju nazywany jest kowalikiem. Jest mało płochliwy i przyjemnie się go obserwuję :)
    pozdrawiam

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