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Nuthatch


Nuthatch
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Copyright: cecilia lazzaro (cecilia) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 6 N: 1224] (4630)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-21
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-30 20:58
Viewed: 823
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis)

Identification Tips:
Length: 5 inches
Straight gray bill
Black crown and nape
White face and underparts
Blue-gray upperparts
Rusty undertail coverts
Short tail
Sexes similar but female duller
Feeds by hopping along tree trunks and branches often hanging upside down
Similar species:
Because of its unique feeding strategy, the White-breasted Nuthatch is most likely to confused with other nuthatches. Red-breasted Nuthatch has a black eyeline and reddish underparts. Brown-headed and Pygmy Nuthatches have brown caps and a white patch on the nape. Red-breasted, Pygmy and Brown-headed Nuthatches are mostly found in pines while the White-breasted prefers deciduous trees.

Camera used: D200
Lens used: 80-400mm VR
Film used: ISO 200
Hand held...
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Bonjour cecilia
Très joli cette petite sitelle a poitine blanche
belle présentation et très originale ,belle couleurs et beaux détails.
Merci et au revoir....JP

Hi Cecilia,
Great capture with a perfect DOF and a interesting capture. The b/g is excellent and I like the little piece op green moss on top of the photo.
TFS,
Niek

Great Cecy!!
Well done.
Andrea

Hi Cecilia

I am short on time tonight so just a quick visit. Nice shot and fully deserves the green smiley. :-)

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  • gelor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 126 W: 3 N: 12] (523)
  • [2006-03-31 6:32]

Bonjour Cecilia,
Une présentation très originale qui montre bien les qualités d'acrabate de cet oiseau. Beau travail. Merci.
Gérard

Hi Cecila, great photo. reat colors and DOV, Great capture. TFS Kyle

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2006-03-31 9:46]

Hi Cecilia,
very nice, a lovely POV and nice sharpness.
Good job..
TFS Sky

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2006-03-31 12:21]

Hi Cecilia,

This is a typical nuthatcher pose. Great timing.
All the attention goes out to the head. Well done.

TFS.
Zeno.

Hi Cecilia,
Excellent shot on this Nuthatch. I really like the composition and framing of this shot. Exposure looks great with the nice subtle colors and fine detail. Well done!
Scott

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2006-04-02 13:38]

Hello Cecilia!
Great POV, fantastic composition, sharpness and details. Overall a wonderful work.
Congratulations!
Best greetings,
Michal

Ciao Cecilia, I don't know if I can write to you in italian, Your photos are always great.
TFS.
Maurizio

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