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EURASIAN NUTHATCH


EURASIAN NUTHATCH
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 185 W: 0 N: 404] (1371)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-05-31 12:44
Viewed: 451
Points: 22
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EURASIAN NUTHATCH (SITTA EUROPAEA)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

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.

This is a noisy bird, often located by its repeated tui-tui-tui call.
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Hello Marius,

Superb capture.
Light,focus and definition are splendid.
Good notes.

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 729] (3178)
  • [2009-05-31 13:39]

Merhaba Marius!
Çok güzel bir çalışma. Renkler, göz teması ve keskinlik süper olmuş. Tebrikler...

Hüseyin

Hello Marius,
Excellent shot, very sharp, well composed. I like the pose of the nuthatch. Congratulations,
Catherine

very good shot.. i like the blending colors

Salut Marius !
Frumoasa captura.
Excelente culori, contrast perfect.
Felicitari.
O saptamina usoara si frumoasa,
Chrissty

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 20 N: 1380] (4825)
  • [2009-05-31 20:06]

Super image Marius,
Love the fine detail and gorgeous colors!! Great composition with just the right exposure. A real beauty shown perfectly!! Well done!!!
Ron

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 323 W: 75 N: 1002] (3753)
  • [2009-05-31 23:47]

Hello Marius,
Fantastic shot of the Eurasian Nuthatch. Spot on focus, sharpness and details captured. Excellent POV and DOF. Nice luminosity and clean background.
Thanks for sharing
Regards,
Smitha.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-06-01 0:57]

Salut Mariu
Cunosc fotografia dar chiar si asa nu pot decat sa spun inca o data ca e perfecta.
Numai bine.
Razvan

Perfecta fotografie.
Felicitari!

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 172] (2411)
  • [2009-06-01 2:38]

great picture with wonderful sharp and detail

O poza minunata. O captura greu de realizat. Am alergat si eu vreo doua zile cu un 300mm dupa ea dar nu am reusit nici pe departe ce ai realizat tu.
Bravos.

BUn Marius,ma bucur,sa-ti vad capturile tot mai bune. Se vede,ca iti place ceea ce faci. Bravo

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