Nuthatch

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Nuthatch

Nuthatch – Sitta europaea. Devon, UK

Canon 40D
Canon 300mm F4 IS plus 1.4 x Extender
ISO 500
F7.1
1/160th
Evaluative Metering -2/3
Bean Bag

This is the only species of nuthatch in the UK. Unlike woodpeckers and treecreepers, they commonly descend tree trunks headfirst.

They live for about 11 years and are found in England and Wales, France and Iberia, east through much of the Mediterranean area to parts of Turkey and the Caucasus and north to southern Scandinavia and Russia. They also breed in a limited area of Morocco.

Their favoured habitats include woodland, parks and gardens, and they sometimes visit bird tables. They feed on insects, as well as nuts and seeds, which they hammer into trees and split open with their sharp beak.

Nuthatches are agile birds that spend the majority of their time in the trees. They are able to run headfirst down trunks as well as upwards, picking insects from the bark.

Nuthatches nest in holes in trees, often plastering up the hole with mud if it is too large. They lay 6-9 eggs, which are incubated for 14-15 days. The chicks fledge after 23-25 days.

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  • Marvin Collins

    Marvin Collins

    Beautiful image, you caught him in a nice position!!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Marvin :-)

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    Great shot!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Gerry

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Excellent capture and the lighting is superb.
    Well done Neil.
    I can guess where it is, but if im wrong, then let me know. :-))

  • NATURELENS replied

    Hi Richard. Many thanks for your comment. This Nuthatch is of the Dartmoor variety for a change :-). There’s a hide at Yarner Wood that (if your very still) lets you get within 3 to 4 metres of these little guys.

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Brilliant capture wonderful image fav …............ Happy Holidays …............. Regards jon…........

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Jon

  • DARRYL STUBBS

    DARRYL STUBBS

    Stunning shot of a beautiful bird

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Darryl

  • Anthony Hedger

    Anthony Hedger

    Hey Neil another wonderful capture and wow so beautiful well done

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Tony :-)

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Such a cute bird!!!!! Love the way you captured the bird and tree trunk at the same angle – nicely done!!!!!!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Lorilee

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Gorgeous!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you for your comment

  • pat oubridge

    pat oubridge

    Neil, this is exquisite

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Pat :-)

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Wow! Awesome shot and the perfect pose! Well done! ;o)

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Krys :-)

  • Hawker

    Hawker

    Wow what a terrific shot of this lovely bird, well captured

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Hawker

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Beautiful pose and just the right light!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Jonicool :-)

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Excellent capture…wonderful detail and comp!!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you :-)

  • jesika

    jesika

    How beautiful. I haven’t seen one for far too long.
    Lovely, typical shot
    j

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Jesika :-)

  • Gregg Williams

    Gregg Williams

    Great capture with amazing detail, they don’t sit still for long.

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Gregg

  • jinney

    jinney

    I love the Angle of Your capture..makes this Beautiful little birds portrait-
    EXCITING!
    I have NEVER physically seen these birds before-so thankyou for sharring this shot!
    Lovely!!!
    -jinney

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Jinney

  • picketty

    picketty

    Oh I was an avid bird watcher as a kid in england and I love these. You know theeir song….learning to listen to birdsong and recognise species I was taught they sing “a little bit of brea and no…cheese” do you know what I mean?

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Picketty

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Lovely shot …perfect pose for this little bird :)

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Caroline

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Thank you Caroline :-)

  • picketty

    picketty

    did you know that about the scan of their song???

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    In my neck of the woods, they are called red-breasted nuthatches, a lovely little bird so expertly and magnificently captured

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Thank you John, much appreciated :-)

  • Nature's Realm

    Nature's Realm

    wonderful composition…...great to view. – Dennis

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Dennis

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot and thanks for the information!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Brian

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Wonderful shot of these illusive wonderful little birds!!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Shaun

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Heather

  • noffi

    noffi

    I see that I am last of many who have viewed your nuthatch. This is a wondetrful image. The nuthatch is one of my favorite birds and I watch them everyday but I have yet to get a shot as good as this one. You inspire me to keep on trying.
    Liz

  • NATURELENS replied

    Many thanks LIz, much appreciated :-)

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Wonderful classic pose, excellent colour and exposure.

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you David, much appreciated

  • Minne

    Minne

    Beautiful colors and great detail…well done Naturelens !!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Minne, much appreciated

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Captured very well!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Mariann

  • citrineblue

    citrineblue

    this composition is perfect

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Citrineblue :-)

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    A beautiful capture! Love the composition!

  • NATURELENS replied

    Thank you Barbara

  • Paulo van Breugel

    Paulo van Breugel 1 day ago

    Colors and composition are great, especially how the bend in the tree trunk is reflected in how the nuthatch bends its neck.

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