I have a wonderful opportunity available. I have observed the nesting activity of two different Nuthatches. A White-breasted (W-B) and a Brown-headed (B-H) Nuthatch are close enough to my home to record any breeding results from either nest. I hope to present both during this coming year.
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Here is what I have recorded to date. This 1:11 minute video was filmed on March 6th, 2020. It shows the W-B Nuthatch selecting, inspecting and cleaning a knot in an Oak for its nest.
I felt I should give a perspective of the environment where the W-B’s tree is located. I shot this 52 second video on March 24th. The neighborhood is well established and occupied with mostly retired couples. These folks love their flowers and birds. It is my late mother-in-law’s neighborhood as well. I am known there and will be welcomed to film at any time. The hole is about 12 feet off the ground and facing East (toward the house). The homeowner knows and watches out for the nest.
The second nest is located across the drive from my house in the neighbor’s yard. I shot this footage (46 seconds) on Mar. 5th. 2020. The B-H Nuthatch is preparing the hole for nesting material.
I have a photograph of the Brown-headed male but not the female (yet).
Here is a large (27 second) view of the B-H’s environment. The Pines are 50 to 60 feet tall, and as many years old. This nest will be the easiest to observe, being just a cross the drive. I’ve informed the neighbors of my intentions in documenting the birds.
On my way back from the store today, I spotted a canopy of White Wisteria (only 6 locations in the county) where I got my “starter root”. With the dark green of the Cedars as a back drop, the white flashes even brighter in the sunlight. I love this patch and am glad it is part of the Mississippi D.O.T. right-of-way. It has a chance of surviving for future generations.
Here’s a close up of what is on the fence (left of the greenery).
My bug of the day is found in the beak of the Brown-headed Nuthatch. A big red ant is enough meal for these little birds.
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Just kidding. Here is the first Monarch Butterfly I’ve seen this year. I have to share.
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What’s up in nature in your area today?
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