Nuthatches, Red- & White-breasted

A couple residents at our feeder. I've been hand-feeding them both. The Reds are quite amiable, but it's a rare White that will come to you.

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Al
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Scrumhalf wrote in post #18179295
Lovely captures, Al! Especially like the first shot!

Do you sit close to the feeder with you hand outstretched? How do they come to your hand versus just going to the feeder?

Thanks, Sam; I appreciate your commenting. I started by holding some shelled peanuts, their favorites, in my hand, directly over the feeder tray. I do it in the mornings when they're really hungry and when there's nothing else left in the tray but yesterday's sunflower seeds. Then, once they get used to me, I can generally stand anywhere they are and they will come. The little red-breasters are so bold, I've had them fly in my face a hundred yards away, begging for food. There's just something nifty when they trust you enough to land on you.

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Peter2516 wrote in post #18179837
Great capture Al.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #18179914
Very nice Al!

Thanks, guys; I appreciate your commenting.

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Wallace River wrote in post #18179974
Great beautiful clear shots Al!

Will in Tejas wrote in post #18180015
Wonderful shots.

Pondrader wrote in post #18180067
Very nice Al,

SJC from VT wrote in post #18180198
Sweet shots and story Al! I wish I had more patience to try that!

CaptBob wrote in post #18180467
wow- these could not be any better. well done Al

Thank you all for you kind comments. With the unseasonably mild weather we have been having, I'm taking advantage to train some of my flock to hand-feeding. Soon it will be too cold to spend long without gloves on!

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jhayesvw wrote in post #18181595
Great stuff Al.

Kevin A wrote in post #18182275
Great shots Al

Thank you kindly, Jeremy and Kevin, for taking the time to comment.

Al
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