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.
