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Nuthatch


Nuthatch
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Copyright: Marcin Pakulski (marcin) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 126 W: 0 N: 155] (1371)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, Sigma 50-500mm f4/6.3 DG EX Apo HSM
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/100 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-29 12:55
Viewed: 325
Points: 10
[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 most common 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.
(from wikipedia)
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Hello Marcin,

I really like these little birds though they can be very difficult to catch!
This is a lovely, detailed shot with a good, alert pose. The bird is perfectly placed for good composition.
I do think it needs a little more brightness and contrast. With your permission, I have done a little w/s which I hope you will like.

kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 71 N: 245] (1563)
  • [2008-05-29 13:44]

Witam Marcin,

Bardzo ładnie uchwyciłaś tego ptaka.
Witać że z zaciekawieniem przyglądał się co robisz.
Bardzo dobra kompozycja i naturalne kolory
Serdeczności
Marx

Marcin,
This is an excellent shot, the nuthatch has come out very clearly and the BG is excellent!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 737 W: 0 N: 1497] (6754)
  • [2008-05-30 9:34]

Hi Marcin
Nice presentation.Excellent POV and beautiful pose from your subject.Sharp iamge with nice detail.
TFS Michel

Wygl±da tak jakby nad czym¶ się zastanawiał - fajny ten kowal
Pozdrawiam
Wojtek

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