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Is it me?
KC Foggin

Is it me? (Sitta pusilla)

Or does this Nuthatch's beak seem rather thick?
Location
Myrtle Beach SC
Date taken
Jan., 2019
Scientific name
Sitta pusilla
Equipment used
Nikon D90, SIGMA 80-400/4.5-5.6 DG OS plus a 1+1/4 extender Hand Held
what a smashing closeup of this beautiful nuthatch, KC!! the bill does seem quite thick indeed, especially the upper mandible. top marks, many tfs!!!
 
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A beauty of a detailed close up, setting and caption KC, lovely job and many tfs.
 
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Yeah.... it does KC. Wonder how that happened.

You've a super picture of him lassie - well done girl. And for noticing this oddity.
 
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It, sure, looks thicker than those of others in the Gallery ... superb spot and shot, KC ... tfs ...
 

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