White-breasted Nuthatch w/morsel - Madera Canyon


Posted by Mike Wilson on Thu May 06, 2004 2:29 am

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White-breasted Nuthatch Sitta carolinensis
Santa Rita Lodge 4-17-04

I had so much fun chasing the Acorn Woodpeckers and Mexican Jays around the lodge area but an occasional WBN would catch my eye. In the afternoon when things were a bit slow. This little energetic one was feeding on bugs and spiders below one of the cabins pulling the critters out from between the rocks and bringing them down to this rock to put on a little show. I got lots of OOF bills and half a bird in the frame shots, but then this one just leaped off the light table and I'm quite happy I made the trip. I've never shot these little birds before and they are not easy but sometimes you just get lucky! Full frame.
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by Neil Fitzgerald on Thu May 06, 2004 3:51 am
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Especially nice with the open beak and feeding action.
 

by Peter Wallack on Thu May 06, 2004 5:49 am
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Good behavioral. Interesting to see this bird right side up for a change.
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by Hubert on Thu May 06, 2004 5:58 am
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hmm, four-legs spider? :wink:
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by chriscove on Thu May 06, 2004 6:46 am
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Wow, great shot! I love the action here. Looks like a very productive trip!
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by AlexC on Thu May 06, 2004 9:01 am
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Wonderful capture of his feeding behavior, the Alaskan King Spider as a meal is a big plus, nice exposure and detail, an image full of wonderful content!! Congrats!! 8)
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by Alan Melle on Thu May 06, 2004 11:55 am
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Great behavior shot! I'd be happy with this one too.
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by Alan Murphy on Thu May 06, 2004 11:59 am
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What an awesome photo, showing great feeding behavior.
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by AForns on Thu May 06, 2004 1:57 pm
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Mike great image, not nits from here. Also want to complement you on your scanning, normally I can spot them easily, this had I to do a double take!!!!!!!! Congratulations
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