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Post by Gord on Dec 17, 2023 9:39:27 GMT -8
The White-breasted Nuthatch in the little woodlot off of Anglers Boulevard just south of Keith Wilson Road continues this morning. Enjoyed seeing it with the boys.
Great find yesterday for the Chilliwack CBC by Ed, Joel and Larry. Nicely done, gentlemen!
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Post by kestrel on Dec 17, 2023 14:45:01 GMT -8
Definitely one of the last species I was expecting. Ed and I could hear this high-pitched chatter call, every now and then. I just assumed it was a RBNU, while Ed thought it was maybe a Mallard or some kind of woodpecker. Eventually, it showed itself long enough for us to get great views:  White-breasted nuthatch by Joel Schmidt, on Flickr  White-breasted nuthatch by Joel Schmidt, on Flickr |
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Post by Gord on Dec 19, 2023 22:30:26 GMT -8
A Mallard isn't that far off of a thought on a mystery sound! That call a Mallard makes when happy (sort of a chuckle) has some similarities. Ah the ever present risks of heard only birds! Usually points one in the wrong direction, but, now and then, can point one away from a legit odd bird! ;D Another neat little bird we found there was a Pacific Wren with white primaries. When we first saw it, it really caught the eye as that white really flashes when in flight.  _0233291 by Geordie LaForge, on Flickr  _0233305 by Geordie LaForge, on Flickr |
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Post by Gord on Dec 20, 2023 18:22:55 GMT -8
Checked on the nuthatch this afternoon with no luck. Didn’t put in too much time though.
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Post by kenneth2019 on Dec 21, 2023 8:54:39 GMT -8
Checked on the nuthatch this afternoon with no luck. Didn’t put in too much time though. I spent an hour a the woodlot on Monday and yesterday. I did not hear or see the nuthatch. |
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Post by Jamie on Dec 21, 2023 11:30:39 GMT -8
Nuthatch continues this morning in the woodlot, by the chain link fence.
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Post by Bentley on Dec 23, 2023 15:52:14 GMT -8
Continues this afternoon near the feeders and also heard calling on the north side.
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Post by Chris on Dec 23, 2023 19:29:35 GMT -8
Will be interesting to see how long it stays around. With feeders close by, it might be there for weeks.
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Post by ed on Dec 24, 2023 13:50:00 GMT -8
Still there at 9 am this morning.
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Post by tysondanny on Dec 26, 2023 11:40:12 GMT -8
Hi All,
The White-breasted Nuthatch continues on Dec 26 @ 11:30. Seen and heard giving loud rolling nuthatch call, in the trees just east of the feeders along the DND fence line.
Happy Boxing Day
Dan Tyson
Langley BC
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Post by Gord on Dec 29, 2023 16:13:04 GMT -8
It was there this afternoon. Not as much activity there during my visit. The feeders that someone maintains in the woods there are empty though.
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Post by dan on Jan 1, 2024 15:01:26 GMT -8
Went out in the sunshine today for my fifth try at spotting the Nuthach, finally got to see him and snap a few shots.
Thanks to Ed for spotting him high up in a cottonwood near the feeders but on the other side of the DND fence.
Dan
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Post by Gord on Jan 7, 2024 21:14:12 GMT -8
Benny and I popped in this afternoon for a look. We found it quite high up quietly squirreling seeds from one hiding place to another in a cottonwood. When it is doing that, it's easily overlooked. We heard it muttering as it worked only a couple times but it was faint and if not listening for it, I think we wouldn't even notice.
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Post by Gord on Jan 13, 2024 9:58:22 GMT -8
It was there yesterday when I popped by for possibly the coldest bit of birding I’ve ever done!
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Post by Gord on Jan 19, 2024 22:29:54 GMT -8
Stopped in to see if the nuthatch is surviving the cold and it is. Not a surprise they're hardy little birds. Despite the strong wind and rain to match, it doesn't mind being up high still. I figured it might be more focused on the more sheltered areas down lower. The area was crawling with birds and lots of Varied Thrush. Whoever feeds them spares no expense as another tube feeder is up to combat the cold and more suet. Also impressive is the tree nuts being fed. That goes for like $60 a 20lb bag! Every bird there is thankful.
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