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Sitta europaea


Sitta europaea
Photo Information
Copyright: Arunas Eismantas (Aukstaitis) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 161] (846)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D80
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-14 8:44
Viewed: 873
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Eurasian Nuthatch, Sitta europaea, is a small passerine found throughout temperate Europe and Asia, although not in Ireland. It belongs to the nuthatch family Sittidae.

This bird is the commonest and most widespread nuthatch, and is often referred to just as the Nuthatch.

It is a resident bird of deciduous woods and parkland, with some old trees for nesting. It feeds on insects, seeds and nuts. Its old name “nut-hack” derives from its habit of wedging a nut in a crevice in a tree, and then hacking at it with its strong bill.

It has the ability, like other nuthatches, to climb down trees, unlike species such as woodpeckers which can only go upwards. It will come to bird feeding tables, and is then very aggressive, driving other species away.

The Eurasian Nuthatch is 14cm long and has the typical nuthatch big head, short tail and powerful bill and feet. It is blue-grey above, with a black eyestripe. Asian and north European birds (S. e. asiatica and S. e. europaea respectively) are white below except for chestnut in the vent area. The western European S. e. caesia has generally reddish underparts. Young birds are "washed out" versions of the adults.

Nests are in holes or crevices, lined with bark or grass. The size of the hole’s entrance may be reduced by the building of a neat mud wall. Five to eight eggs are laid, white speckled with red.

This is a noisy bird, often located by its repeated tui-tui-tui call.
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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2006-11-14 9:01]

Bonne prise Arunas!

Bravo pour la pose de l'oiseau et la composition générale.

Merci!
joseph

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 653] (3307)
  • [2006-11-14 9:53]

Hello Arunas,
Great shot of this very nice nithatch.
Great POV.
TFS
Vivian

Hello Arunas
Perfect focuisng ,
Beautiful colors,
Great lighting,

Regards
Fartash

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-11-14 11:47]

Great pose! I like the lichen on the branch too.

Nicely done.

Thanks,

Dave

Hi Arunas,

Exellent shot

Focus is spot on
Details, colours, compo, POV, DOF,and BG are Perfect

TFS Thijs

  • Great 
  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-11-14 14:33]

Hi Arunas

Superb capture, I really like you POV and the pose with the Nuthatch looking towards the sky is lovely, nice focus on the whole bird and greta colours too.

TFS Hilary :o)

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-11-14 15:49]

Love the pose. The DOF and POV are good as well

TFS

Karan

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2262 W: 10 N: 2630] (15567)
  • [2006-11-14 17:13]

Arunas, excelente trabajo y original pose, de este bello pájaro... muchos saludos

Hi Arunas

This is a delightful shot. Love the pose and the low POV is great. Nicely exposed. The subtle colours are lovely to view. Well done! TFS.

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