White Breasted Nuthatches have the odd habit of creeping down tree trunks. This one stopped to survey it’s surrounding. In the process it showed off it’s flexibility by craning it’s neck more than 90 degrees to assess the scene. This photo was taken on a rainy day and you can see a tiny drop of water clinging to the bird’s belly.
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April 29th, 2013 at 12:57 pm
Wow, incredible moment you’ve captured. He’s so agile….
April 29th, 2013 at 4:59 pm
Thanks. There’s a pair of nuthatches that nest in my backyard. They have become one of my favorite backyard species to watch.