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Red Breasted Nuthatch
wonderview

Red Breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)

Frozen in place, not a twitch. I was close enough I could have reached up and tickled its belly and I wonder if it would have moved. There were other birds around the yard, un-moving. Still as statues. I suspect a hawk was nearby, but couldn't see anything.
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Habitat
My Front Yard
Location
N.S. Canada
Date taken
Jan 14 2020
Scientific name
Sitta canadensis
Equipment used
Nikon B700
delia todd
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Yeah.... I've had the same experience many times Bill... it usually does mean there's a hawk nearby, or they've heard a warning issued of some predator or other. Best not to frighten them into moving.

You've a super picture of this 'statue' Bill - a great job to get a picture without frightening him off too.

Thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 
Kits
Interesting narrative and fabulous close up, Bill.
 

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