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"THE OLD MAN"


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Copyright: Marius Secan (marius-secan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 0 N: 463] (1575)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-21
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-05 11:31
Viewed: 375
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
EURASIAN NUTHATCH (SITTA EUROPAEA)

The nuthatches are a family, Sittidae, of generally very similar small passerine birds found throughout the Northern hemisphere.

The nuthatch family, Sittidae, traditionally contained 23 species. The subfamily Sittinae held the 22 species of “true” nuthatches, and the subfamily Tichodromadinae held a single species, the unique Wallcreeper, Tichodroma muraria, which is now separated in its own family, Tichodromadidae.

Most nuthatches are woodland birds, although a few species have adapted to rocky habitats. They have the unusual ability to climb down trees head first, unlike species such as woodpeckers which can only go upwards.

Nuthatches have big heads, short tails and powerful bills and feet. Their shape is distinctive, and all species are recognizable as nuthatches if one has been seen.

They are generally omnivorous, taking insects, nuts and seeds. Most are resident, but the Red-breasted Nuthatch migrates from the north of its range.

Nests are in holes or crevices. In some species the size of the hole is reduced by the building of a mud wall.

This group gets its name from the habit of the Eurasian Nuthatch of wedging a nut in a crevice in a tree, and then hacking at it with its strong bill.
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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 649 W: 15 N: 1607] (6263)
  • [2009-06-05 11:35]

Buna
Foarte frumos prezentata, detalii de invidiat, BG curat si culori frumoase.
Numai bine.
Razvan

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-06-05 11:37]

Hi Marius . This is a good close up of the Nuthatch. Which you have taken with fine detail and sharp focusing in the featehrs , with natural colours. Well done TFS.
Nick.

Have a nice weekend.

Bonsoir Marius super Sittelle sur une branche perchée... Cette position est rare, l'oiseau en général se tient et se déplace tête en bas. De bonnes couleurs mais un BG est superbe, félicitations ....JP

hello Marius
excellent photo
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3821 W: 190 N: 11376] (35063)
  • [2009-06-06 3:40]

Hello Marius
An excellent capture of European Nuthatch
+: Sharpness, DOF, pose, POV, BG, colours and lighting.
-: none really but composition may be a little too central.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

Beautiful shot with the curls to the feathers Marius. A good clear shot as well and nicely framed. Excellent. TFS Trevor

Intr-adevar seamana cu un batranel.
Bune detalii si culori.
Multe salutari.Alin.

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