The White-Breasted Nuthatch is little in size (about half the size of a Northern Cardinal), but he’s plenty big on attitude!  We call him Dracula around here because of his markings, but one could certainly say this is a Dracula with a Napoleon Complex.  He’s a feisty little guy.  When he is ready to eat, he does NOT appreciate sharing the feeders.  He works very hard at trying to make himself look like a BIG BAD DUDE while rocking from side-to-side.  When no one flees, he tries again.  I’m so sorry Mr. Nuthatch … I’ve never seen a single other bird even turn to look at your display, let alone flee from your viciousness.  Would you feel better if I told you that you have the cutest dance in town?  No … probably not.

As you will see in future posts:  the Nuthatch loves to eat upside-down, waddles as he moves up/down a tree, loves peanuts and black oil seed, and tucks his food away in trees for future consumption.