{"id":61364,"date":"2019-11-14T05:17:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T12:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=61364"},"modified":"2025-08-15T07:43:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:43:25","slug":"foraging-red-breasted-nuthatch-on-a-chilly-november-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2019\/11\/14\/foraging-red-breasted-nuthatch-on-a-chilly-november-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"Foraging Red-breasted Nuthatch On A Chilly November Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Red-breastedRed-breasted Nuthatch on a chilly November morning \u2013 Nikon D500, f7.1, 1\/1600, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m still trying to get my dream images of Brown Creepers and although I haven’t gotten the photos that I want of that species I am adding to my Red-breasted Nuthatch portfolio while attempting to photograph one of my nemesis birds.<\/p>\n

Most of the mornings I have spent hoping for the Brown Creepers to be in my viewfinder have been chilly but not completely birdless. I’ve had chickadees, turkeys, juncos, robins, solitaires, and nuthatches to photograph.<\/p>\n

Besides, I love sitting in the quiet, watching the birds moving about, being away from the news, while immersed in nature. It is good for me. I slow down. I relax. I pay attention to what is around me.<\/p>\n

If I get a single image, like this foraging Red-breasted Nuthatch feeding on the seeds of a Douglas Fir tree, I am happy.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Red-breasted Nuthatch photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If I get a single image, like this foraging Red-breasted Nuthatch feeding on the seeds of a Douglas Fir tree, I am 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