Monday, January 10, 2011

Brown-headed Nuthatch

Howdee all,

This Brown-headed nuthatch has been hanging around the Bark Butter…

See the Bark butter lower right corner..Birds and bark butter_038For some reason ..it let me get very close…Birds and bark butter_040I was only about three feet away..Birds and bark butter_042Which is the only reason my tiny point and shoot was able to take such detailed photos of it.Birds and bark butter_044So…why did it let me get so closeBirds and bark butter_045I have noticed this happening with other birds around the Bark ButterBirds and bark butter_047Nancy @ The Zen Birdfeeder blog and co-owner of a Wild Birds Unlimited Store says that her clients say that Bark Butter is Crack for birds..Birds and bark butter_049I am starting to think she is right…..Birds and bark butter_050See the bits of Bark Butter on the bill….Birds and bark butter_052This silly Bird just stayed in one spot for over five minutes…Birds and bark butter_054I didn’t want to disturb it too much..so I left it to its Crack Bark Butter…Birds and bark butter_057

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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMonday, 10 January, 2011

    How adorable - at the end he looks like a perfect little fluffball.

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  2. Nathan BMonday, 10 January, 2011

    That's just too funny, poor little cracked out nuthatch ;-) I had a similar thing happen this summer where I was able to get really close to any bird that was munching on mullein, have no idea why that was but it was good for photography ;-)

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  3. Kerri FarleyTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    These are really wonderful Dawn! WOWZA!

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  4. Dan HuberTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    wonderful photos Dawn- very cute little fuzzball

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  5. Bob BushellTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    Wow, you couldn't have been so near, it is wonderful!

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  6. Harold StiverTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    Excellent!! My favorite of the Nuthatches.

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  7. squawmamaTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    LOVE the fuzzy little bird... Maybe she hung around because she is addicted!!!
    Have fun & Travel Safe
    Donna

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  8. Bosque BillTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    How cool to get such a chance to see the nuthatch close up!

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  9. Lynne at Hasty BrookTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    He's lovely, Dawn. I'd love to see one some day.

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  10. MaryTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    Dawn! I miss my little nutties. I haven't seen them this year. You photos are FABULOUS!!!!!

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  11. VickieTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    What an adorable little fuzzball. I look forward to seeing my first one. I'm headed outside to put out bark butter! Wonder if brown creepers like it.....spotted one yesterday but he was SO on the move.

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  12. UnknownTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    Cuuuuute! What a great opportunity, and great resulting photos.

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  13. GaelynTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    These are Awesome captures Dawn. But is it fair to drug the birds? LOL
    I'm going to have to look into this crack for my birds.

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  14. KellyTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    ...I've got to get some of that stuff! What a cute, cute bird--sweet as can be...

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  15. AndyTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    That's just awsome

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  16. Hilke BrederTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    You got some amazing photos of this fluffy little bird! I can just imagine how soft it must feel, but hands off, it's not a toy (although it looks like one).

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  17. diane-j-mTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    So cute. how do you make bark butter?

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  18. A New England LifeTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    What an adorable little Nuthatch! I just love it! He's butter bark drunk!

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  19. LarryTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    Awesome shots Dawn! This little Brown-headed Nuthatch would be yet another lifer for me

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  20. CindyTuesday, 11 January, 2011

    It is a pretty little bird! Nice shots, Dawn! You'll have him eating out of your hands before long.

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  21. JessicaWednesday, 12 January, 2011

    Aw, great photos! Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Dawn FineWednesday, 12 January, 2011

    Thanks friends for commenting..
    I adore this little nuthatch..it has such a compact little body..

    I love its rubber duckie squeak squeak sound.

    I think I could have almost grabbed this little fella..it was stoned on Crack Butter...hee hee..

    Thanks again ..and Happy Birding

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  23. eileeninmdWednesday, 12 January, 2011

    I just love this bird! Really cute photos, Dawn!

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  24. RoyWednesday, 12 January, 2011

    Thats a lovely little bird Dawn. He is well colour coded with the tree bark.{:)

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  25. Murr BrewsterThursday, 13 January, 2011

    I'm going out to get some right now. I'm going to try it on toast first, then just on a spoon. I can quit any time.

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  26. AdeleThursday, 13 January, 2011

    I want to pat this little bird on its fuzzy little head.

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  27. Dawn FineSaturday, 15 January, 2011

    Murr...You crack me up...but I really dont think you will be able to quick..try it and let me know ..if you run out come on over..the birds might share some with you.

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  28. AnonymousMonday, 17 January, 2011

    These are such precious photos!

    I love the way you serve up the bark butter. The damnsquirrels don't eat it, do they?!

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  29. TinkThursday, 20 January, 2011

    What an adorable little fluff ball.

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  30. Dawn FineThursday, 20 January, 2011

    merrilymarylee Thanks silly Marylee...So far no squirrels..

    Tink..one of my fav little birdies.

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