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Foraging technique
Doc Duck

Foraging technique (Nucifraga caryocatactes)

At least at the stage last month, when the cones were still green, they harvested them by pecking at the stem until it was weakened enough for the cone to be tugged loose. Then they would fly down with it, or fly down and pick it up if it fell on its own, shift their grip and fly away with it to a good burying spot.
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Habitat
through my office window
Location
Trondheim
Date taken
21 Sep 2015
Scientific name
Nucifraga caryocatactes
Equipment used
fz200 +2.2
KC Foggin
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I like this shot. It shows the tenacity of this Nutcracker ;) Nicely captured Doc.
 
delia todd
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They're quite agile for a biggish bird, aren't they Ann.

A great image this lass - very well done girl.
 
Digiscoper321
Lucky you,Doc,haven't seen one of these for several years,great birds and a great shot of it. Well done.
 

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