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Red-breasted Nuthatch


Red-breasted Nuthatch
Photo Information
Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1285 W: 104 N: 4529] (20195)
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, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Pentaxfriend's favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-14 9:07
Viewed: 533
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 54
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Here's another Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis, 11 cm) a fast and nervous little bird. 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.
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Hello Mario, such a tiny bird and such great details...the feathers are superbly focused showing excellent details and the eye contact is spot on...great composition with fine DOF and POVxec..

Good image, Mario.
Well composed. Nice colours. DOF and POV are okay.
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hello Mario,

Excellent sharpness and very nice composition!

TFS,
Luca

Beautiful capture - I only have one! The focus is superb, especially with the twinkle in his eye. The composition is beyond repoach and also, you've managed to capture the texture of his feathers - I feel I could reach out and touch him (but know all too well how fast they are).

Thank you for sharing another masterful image for us Mario.
All aspects are super. The pose, detail, and comp. etc, etc... are wonderful! Love the old post you used for this shot also. I'll have to put this one in favorites for a reminder of what to work up to and enjoy again and again.
Tfs and have a great week end! Richard

Hola Mario.
Elegante foto de esta "Sitta Canadinse" Pequeños e inquietos son todos los pajarillos de esta especie, lo que dificulta poder lograr una buena foto, sin embargo aqui fue muy bien lograda, con gran nitidez y colorido.
Saludos Mario.
Luis52.

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 192 W: 0 N: 274] (1151)
  • [2008-03-14 9:55]

Hi Mario,

You did an excelent photo to this small bird. Very good image quality, sharp clear, showing even the most delicate details of bird's plumage. Very good composition with space in front of the bird. It makes me curious what was the bird looking at.
As usualy a great photo.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1657 W: 8 N: 4252] (13851)
  • [2008-03-14 9:59]

Hi Mario,

Beautiful Nuthatch in a wonderful pose. Colors and details are both superb. Nice twinkle in his eye. Excellent composition and background - as always.

Jane

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1179 W: 0 N: 4496] (13404)
  • [2008-03-14 10:14]

Hi Mario

Great pose and beautiful detail and colour. An expert shot.

James

Very nice Nuthatch Mario. they look very well in the snow coverings around. Sharply focused etc...Tres bien~!
Bob

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 347 W: 0 N: 281] (2170)
  • [2008-03-14 10:20]

Ola Mario
Que rica imagem com muitos detalhes e cheia de vida, a ave é muito bonita e suas cores são agradaveis. A nitide é muito boa e a luminosidade tambem.
Prabens
Nilson

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 70 N: 1702] (7377)
  • [2008-03-14 11:36]

Bonsoir,

Encore une magnifique photo d'un très bel petit oiseau. Comme toujours, excellent netteté et très belles couleurs. Superbe composition également.
Bonne soirée,
Mariki

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  • jesst Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 0 N: 163] (2092)
  • [2008-03-14 12:48]

Really wonderful! TFS

salut Mario

superbe image du Sitelle à poitrine rousse dans cette belle pose
avec ses bois de branches mort, ces bois-là apporte un grand pluss
à l'image et avec cette neige aussi, excellent POV et cadrage,
excellente netteté et détails de l'avant-plan, TFS

Asbed

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1554 W: 233 N: 5217] (18329)
  • [2008-03-14 14:32]

Very good shot Mario!
The clarity is excellent and makes it as if we're really there watching it!
Great composition and POV.
Nice cool tones.
Exceptionally well done,

Joe

Splendida immagine, ottimi POV, DOF e composizione scenografica, eccellenti i dettagli e i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hello Mario,

You must be really pleased with this shot!
You have captured the colours and the texture of the little bird to perfection! I like the details of his sharp beak and grasping claws.

The diagonal composition is excellent!

kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 880 W: 23 N: 926] (4989)
  • [2008-03-15 1:40]

Bonjour Mario, cette composition est superbe et j'aime bien le structure rugeuse du vieux bois qui contraste avec la douceur du plumage de la Sittelle? Bon piqué également et la neige renvoie un peu de lumière. Félicitations, Didier.

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 61 N: 568] (2327)
  • [2008-03-15 2:20]

Hello Mario,
Beautiful bird!
Lovely details!
TFS
Ena

Hi Mario,
As always superb photo of a beautiful bird
TFS
Albert

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  • sray Silver Star Critiquer [C: 24 W: 0 N: 0] (242)
  • [2008-03-15 7:52]

Salut Mario
J'adore cette composition ! La netteté est irréprochable . Une autre belle prise !
Merci de partager
Serge
ps. très intéressantes les notes que tu inclues avec tes photos . Elles sont bien appréciées !

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2340 W: 164 N: 7010] (22194)
  • [2008-03-15 9:39]

Hello Mario,
Really outstanding shot of this wonderful Nuthatch showing lovely sharp details and beautiful colours of the plumage. Its pose on the snow covered tree stump is so beautiful and the cool background is perfect too.
Lovely!
Many thanks, Ulla

Hi Mario,

This pose is wonderful. Your capture is splendid as usual. Excellent colors and details of the face, wings and plummage. TFS. Have a nice day.
Cheers,

Bayram

oh, dis donc, quelle belle prise ! la pose, la netteté, bien sûr, mais cette petite touche hivernale de la neige et la texture du bois sur lequel la sitelle repose rend vraiment bien :D
amicalement
jo

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  • lizzie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 635] (2843)
  • [2008-03-15 16:24]

Bonjour Mario,

Très jolie composition, elle semble très déterminée à attraper quelque chose.
De belles couleurs naturelles avec un excellent piqué!
Très bien fait!

Lise

Hi Mario

Beautiful! :-)

Hi Mario,

PERFECT shot
lovely pose
excellent sharpness showing great details
beautiful light and colors

TFS Thijs

Hi Mario,

Very good sharp details showing almost an impression in his face. Concentrating and getting annoyed about you pointing the lens. Very good natural colours and the composition with snowy piece of wood is just perfect. Good work!

Thanks for sharing

Pekka

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