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May 20th, 2008, 09:29 AM
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Inner Circle
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Unknown Bird
Good Morning,
Two days ago we had these small birds show up in our yard. In 28 years in this location I have never seen them. I Looked in the bird book I have and no luck. We had 35 click winds yesterday but I shot them anyway as I am affraid they will be gone at any time. They are very small, warbler sized, very tame, unaffraid of even the cats!! I suspect they must be northern. Wonder if anyone knows what they are??? view them here. http://www.vimeo.com/1040855
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May 20th, 2008, 09:39 AM
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Hi Dale,
That would be a Nuthatch. |
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May 20th, 2008, 09:39 AM
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Looks like nuthatch to me too, but a New World variation.
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May 20th, 2008, 09:44 AM
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Inner Circle
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Guys,
Thank you so much!!!!! It makes my day!!! Are they forest dwellers??
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May 20th, 2008, 10:19 AM
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They nest in old woodpecker holes, but make the holes smaller by plastering mud on them. They go up and down tree trunks looking for insects and larvae.
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May 20th, 2008, 07:44 PM
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Inner Circle
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Good evening,
Over here it is called a Red Breasted Nuthatch. I got an email and apparently they are not all that uncommon here and can be here year round. Guess I have enough trees and bugs in the yard now to attract them. What a great little bird!!!!! Thanks again.
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May 20th, 2008, 10:56 PM
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Dale,
They don't seem to be afraid of humans http://www.flickr.com/photos/kadacat/2245371848/ Bob PS: Not my photos |
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