Nutty
I couldn’t believe my eyes this morning when this little guy appeared at our bird feeder. This is the first time I’ve ever seen a Nuthatch and there were a pair of them toing and froing for their breakfast. Unfortunately the feeder was in deep shade at the time but then this little fella went up to inspect the bird nesting basket which was in the sun, and here he is! Pure luck – it’s made my week! ;o) (Maybe I need to get out more, rofl!) ;o)))
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Anne Smyth
it’s not only a Nuthatch it is a rose-breasted Buthatch…they are the dressiest little birds ever – great image
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Anne! We have so few really colourful birdies over here in Merrie Olde England that I get quite excited when I can snap one! ;o)
Bonnie T. Barry
Krys, what a joy to see this perky little bird! They don’t come to my feeders but I love photos of them because of their jaunty little stance and their unique posturing. Beautifully timed capture of this surprise visitor; glad you were on your toes to record a fleeting moment in the sun!
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Bonnie! I’d missed a good Robin shot this morning and was kicking myself for it – but this cutie more than made up for it. I fortunately had the camera set up just right so all I had to do was hold steady, avoid the leading in the windows (yes this was shot through glass) and press the button! Fluke! ;o)
John Wright
Great pose and light, well done.
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks John! Seems my 5D II isn’t getting used much yet! ;o)
Rosemaree
A fantastic capture Krys.
Krys Bailey replied
Thank you Rosemaree! I’m still smiling from snapping him! ;o)
Lucindawind
beautiful capture!! hes a cutie
Richard G Witham
What a great perspective and nice crisp detail. The black background really works well too.
AnitaInverarity
Wonderful capture- enchanting x
dawndavies
awesome shot krys and a first for me too, i have never seen one before, beautiful coloring they have,dawnx
Kimberly Palmer
Yaaaaaaaay, fantastic moment! What a beauty of a shot! = )
Lori Peters
So beautiful, Krys!!!!!!
krafty
Brilliant and fortune capture Krys…the image has paid of for you…what a beautiful bidt and fine details..Bravo Hun
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Gary L. Suddath
excellent capture….dark background really brings out its color
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful contrast…great shot!
Elaine van Dyk
Such a beautiful, well-balanced shot, Krys! And what a lucky moment too….
Al Bourassa
Lovely sharp shot Krys. Well done.
Cheryl Ridge
Good capture and what a cutie! We don’t get that species in Australia.
I think the black background worked in your favour.
Ken Boxsell
Awesome comp and colour Krys….......Tack sharp little fellow….....Nice work once again mate
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Ken! Pure fluke, but I’m not complaining! ;o)
hilarydougill
Glorious capture of a wonderful little bird, so very well done. hugsxxx
digitalmidge
Beautiful capture Krys, your feeder seems to be in a lot better place than mine are! ;-) Love the colours on this beautiful little birdie…
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Zoe. I have a feeder right outside my upstairs “office” window, below a tree, but the feeder is in shade mostly this time of year. The trick is to get the birdies on there way in or out when they perch on the tree, or in this rare case, the nestbasket! Have to be dang quick!
brian pendrey
great shot
Michael Oubridge
Wonderful Krys, i wish the one i caught had been in light this good, instead it was in deeep shade :(
Krys Bailey replied
Thanks Michael! I hope your nutter returns for you in a sunny spot one day! I was just very lucky and very quick to get this.
Ellen
Just beautiful!!
Shaun Whiteman
Stunning shot, I have never managed to get a shot of a nuthatch they are too fast and twitchy!
Mariann Rea
Oh no you didnt! I have been trying to take a decent pic of this guy for some time no. You have succeeded very well!!!