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EURASIAN NUTHATCH


EURASIAN NUTHATCH
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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 200 W: 0 N: 455] (1537)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-21
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-04 11:04
Viewed: 159
Points: 18
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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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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2909 W: 34 N: 8636] (32186)
  • [2009-11-04 11:26]

Hi Marius . This is a very natural looking picture with the Nuthatch using a hole in the tree for a nest. taken with fine detail and such natural colours. Very well seen and taken TFS.
Nick..

Hi Marius,

Very good shot of this bird, showing its nest in the tree. Nice clear detail and good colors. The only thing is that the beak is hard to see against the tree, but that is only a minor problem in a fantastic picture. TFS

Sion

Hi Marius,
This is a beuatiful shot. You get really nice details of this cute little one, great sharpness and clarity on its beautiful feather, the sparkle on the eye shine and bring it to life there is a sense of 3 demensional quality to it. Very nice composition as well. Thanks
Way

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 0 N: 1022] (5492)
  • [2009-11-04 11:56]

Minunata fotografie despre ticlean! Claritate foarte buna, la fel culorile si detalile, felicitari!

  • Great 
  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 0 N: 529] (3120)
  • [2009-11-04 12:10]

Seara buna Marius,
din nou o compozitie de exceptie ! Exceptionale detalii si culori.
O seara linistita,
Adrian

Hello Marius,

A beautiful capture with lovely colors & details. Great POV, pose & composition. Very nicely taken & TFS.

Regards

Umar

  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 15 N: 1602] (6243)
  • [2009-11-04 21:29]

Buna
Frumoasa poza, detalii bune, culori naturale.
Numai bine
Razvan

Hello Marius,
a wonderful picture of the Eurasian Nuthatch taken from an excellent POV with very good timing in a great posture, superb sharpness and splendid colours, very nice composition
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Marius
Ce faina e pasarica ta ...cred ca e dupa o masa copioasa.
Culori si detalii perfecte.
Horia

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