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Red-breasted Nuthatch


Red-breasted Nuthatch
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Canon EF 100-400 F4-5.6 L IS USM, ISO 200, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Nuthatch photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-02 8:42
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Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Here's a Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis, 11 cm) a vey agile and pretty fast little fellow. I shot this one in the boreal forrest of Montmorency.

http://www.birds.cornell.edu
A characteristic bird of spruce and fir forests, the Red-breasted Nuthatch makes periodic irruptions out of its normal range when winter food supplies are low. During those years, it may be found along the Gulf Coast and even in the desert washes of northern Mexico.
Description
Small nuthatch.
Eyebrow white with black stripe through eye.
Top of head black.
Back gray.
Underparts reddish.
Climbs down trees headfirst.
Size: 11 cm (4 in)
Wingspan: 18-20 cm (7-8 in)
Weight: 8-13 g (0.28-0.46 ounces)
Sex Differences
Top of male's head black, female's blue-gray. Female is paler underneath and has a narrower eyestripe.
Sound
Call a nasal bleating like a toy horn, series of short "annk" notes.
Conservation Status
Populations are increasing throughout most of the range.
Other Names
Sittelle du Canada, Sittelle à poitrine rousse, Le Torchepot du Canada (French)
Sita canadiense, Saltapolos canadiense, Trepador Canadiense (Spanish)
Canada Nuthatch (English)
Cool Facts
The Red-breasted Nuthatch applies sticky conifer resin globules to the entrance of its nest hole. It may carry the resin in its bill or on pieces of bark that it uses as an applicator. The male puts the resin primarily around the outside of the hole while the female puts it around the inside. The resin may help to keep out predators or competitors. The nuthatch avoids the resin by diving directly through the hole.
During nest-building, the Red-breasted Nuthatch is aggressive towards many other bird species. It will chase away nest hole competitors such as the House Wren, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Downy Woodpecker. A particularly feisty nuthatch will also go after Yellow-rumped Warblers and House Finches. The nuthatch's aggressive tendencies subside after the nest is finished, although it remains aggressive towards potential predators and competitors.
Red-breasted Nuthatches migrate southward earlier than many irruptive species. They may begin in early July and may reach their southernmost point by September or October.
Jamesp, SelenE, gerbilratz, jaycee, MartinL, uleko, vanderschelden, Evelynn, CeltickRanger, angela926, albert, cataclysta, Alex99 has marked this note useful
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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 0 N: 5107] (15234)
  • [2008-03-02 8:47]

Hi Mario

Great POV with excellent detail and colour. I think this posting is exquisite - into my favs.

James

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-03-02 8:48]

Hi Mario. This poor little one looks as if he is surving the winter ok. It still looks well fed. you have good detail and natural colours . with a nice pose on the branch. well done TFS.
Nick..

Stunning nuthatch Mario.great use of background to enhance colours, lovely pose and good dof....nice work!!!,

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1911 W: 8 N: 4976] (16095)
  • [2008-03-02 9:08]

Hi Mario,

Beautiful!! What more do I have to say, I say it all every day.

Jane

Hello Mario
This to me is just about perfect...Its a stunningly sharp image that has still got a subtle softness which is probably bought on by the white bg.
Stunning Work
Paul

Hello Mario,
Excellent pose of the NutHatch!
Best DOF with super sharpness, good colour and details in the shot always
a great photographer with respect!
best regards
Tony

Mario,

Excellent shot! The color combination is amazing. The 'silver' background works extremely well here. I am amazed at your ability to come up with those crisp shots time and time again. The sharpness here is flawless. Great stuff!

Regards,

Martin

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  • Karin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 5 N: 268] (2089)
  • [2008-03-02 10:13]

Hi Mario,
A pearl!, nice pose of the bird and perfect control of the snow background and focus with great sharpness on the feathers.
Well done and TFS

mario,

Great catch of this nuthatch,
I love the pose and the framing,
Very well done,

fototab

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-03-02 11:35]

Hello Mario,
Superb shot of this cheeky-looking Nuthatch!
I love its pose and the beautiful tree stump. Great details and lovely colours too in this fine composition.
TFS and regards, Ulla
P later

Outstanding image, Mario.
Very moody and technically well done
TFS
Annick

Wonderful depth of focus on this one Mario. Every feather is sharp. It is a lovely composition.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1107 W: 6 N: 3063] (11326)
  • [2008-03-02 14:12]

Salut Mario,on sais plus quoi dire,tu as des photos magnifiques,et avec la neige elles encore plus fantastiques,merci de partager,Luciano

salut Mario

quelle belle image WOW !

ouf je suis sans mots mais je vais donner ma critique,
commençons par le background merveilleux,
et dans le background il y a cet arbre coupé, pour moi
cet arbre coupé dans le background et la pose du sitelle
sont le coeur de cette belle image,

excellent POV & cadrage, excellente netteté et détails,
merci pour cette belle photo une vraie régale pour les yeux

TFS

Asbed

Hello Mario,
Beautiful capture, Excellent sharpness, depth of field and composition, great pov, superb colors and details, fantastic blurred background and great pose!
Angela

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1888 W: 245 N: 6180] (22002)
  • [2008-03-03 1:26]

Magnificent photo of this cute little Nuthatch.
I love the cool tones.
Excellent DOF that has rendered the BG completely blurred but also has kept the bird and log razor-sharp.
Superb detail and clarity.
Nice lighting.
Well done Mario.
Thanks for sharing this!

Joe

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2008-03-03 5:49]

Hi Mario,
Details on the plumage, POV, focus, sharpness and composition are very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Hi Mario
Just superb, good POV,good colors,good sharpness
You are really a bird specialist!
Best regards
Albert

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2008-03-03 8:14]

Great shot, excellent details and composition. Great work.

TFS,

Dean.

Hi Mario
Another beauty. Razor sharp image. Perfect composition, background As always nothing to critique ;-)
TFS
Krzysztof

Salut Mario
Je suis bien d'accord avec toi, ces satanées Sittelles ne cessent de bouger, mais tu as réussi à l'immortaliser de main de maitre, l'image est super nette, profondeur de champs impeccable, couleurs et background splendides
du grand Mario ca !!!!
Bravo

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2008-03-06 10:40]

Hi Mario.
Every your bird picture is top quality. Your gallery is really huge. Superb scene, amazing framing, brilliant exposure and details, precise DOF and perfect combination of sharpness and blurriness. Bravo.
Alexei.

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