The Red-breasted Nuthatch | Most Asked Questions

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Have you ever wondered, What do Red-breasted Nuthatches eat? Where do they nest? Do they migrate? How to attract them to your feeder.
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@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

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@lauradraganflye8444 3 года назад

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@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

@Laura Draganflye Hey Laura Very sorry that you weren't able to order, it looks like they are still out of stock, unfortunately. Been getting a lot of stock issues since this whole Covid thing happened on both my shops. Hopefully, things can go back to normal in 2021, the only thing I can suggest is to check back often. I get the same information on the stock as you do, TeeSpring and Bonfire handle all the logistics for both my shops, wish I had more information :(

@lauradraganflye8444 3 года назад

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@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Ah I see, well that's just wonderful then. Thankyou, so much appreciated

@westwindpainting 3 года назад

I saw on in the spring in Virginia. Three miles from the ocean. Then I had a regular nuthatch. Now in June I have not seen them at all. I love watching them. I put out fresh nuts seeds everyy morning. At 0500 o'clock.

@haplessdilettante 3 года назад

It's so obvious that you work really hard to make these videos, then to add the engaging charm of your narratives. New material from you is always a pleasure.

@brogren802 3 года назад

I couldn't agree more. I've learned an awful lot from her videos but watching them is very calming and therapeutic too.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Thankyou so much! Your comment means so much to me and I really appreciate it Yes, there is a lot going on to create one of these videos every week.

@brogren802 3 года назад

@@LesleytheBirdNerd how long did it take for you to create such a strong bond with the birds where they have total trust in you? I noticed that the black caps seem to be the easiest to build trust with as I fill the feeders they nearly fly into me sometimes. The jays though are a bit more challenging as some can be extremely skittish especially with predators like cats and peregrine falcons around.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

@@brogren802 To be honest I can't recall "how long" it wasn't really something I sought out to do, it all just kind of happened on its own. The majority of the birds you see in these videos are more on the "out in the wilderness" type birds and the only people they encounter are really I assume just me, so maybe they are easier to have land on my hand due to them not being so wary of people. I have also spent so much time with them over the years so that helps. The best I can suggest is just be patient and give them a lot of space and respect, all birds are different and have their own personalities, some will come to your hand and some dont and some never do.

@brogren802 3 года назад

@@LesleytheBirdNerd thanks for responding yes I had assumed that the birds haven't really encountered many people and that certainly changes the dynamic with how they perceive things. I was just curious. I go out every day around the same times to toss peanuts to the jays primarily and some seem much more trusting than others and I would love to experience having one perch on my hand. Hopefully someday they will be as trusting as yours are. Again thanks for everything

@JacksonCrawford 3 года назад

Love watching these tough little guys year-round in northern Colorado.

@-Rae-Rae- 3 года назад

I love watching them in Wisconsin they bring a different color among all the juncos and sparrows

@RobertKaucher 3 года назад

And now I know how Lesley's channel showed up my feed.

@carolstella6776 2 года назад

Nuthatches are so much fun to watch! I never get tired of seeing them walk down the side of a tree! Their constant soft little chatter only adds to their charm! I was very fortunate to have some nesting on our wooded property last year, and saw the fledglings being fed! How adorable! Thanks for another great video! 😊

@MidnightSunshine27 3 года назад

Lesley, your voice and videos of birds, I could do this all day long! Thank you for your videos, they are very comforting for some reason 🥰🥰👍

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@jjkaiser1954 3 года назад

Perhaps it is because they are the most accessible of wildlife. Always good to know that life continues around us.

@micahbirdlover8152 2 года назад

@@LesleytheBirdNerda long time ago I hung up my suet feeder they were alot of grackles ☝️

@jenisecoronado5555 3 года назад

Very interesting, Lesley! I'm not sure if I've seen any Red Breasted Nuthatches, but we definitely have White Breasted ones here in the southern mountains of New Mexico. This last fall hundreds of thousands of migrating birds died in NM. Some were seen on the ground, looking for insects and they all seemed to be under weight for migrating birds. Since hearing about this, I was shocked and wanted to do my part to help them so I have set up a suet feeder and large platform feeder which I keep well supplied, along with water. It's been a great success with many different birds but one of my favorites is the Nuthatches and I'm not only seeing the adults but also the babies which were likely born in this area - adorable! I love it how they can march down the side of a tree head first! Thank you Lesley! A delight as always!

@littlecornersoftheworld679 3 года назад

To answer your question about nuthatch migration. I am not from the USA, but I live in the southern part of Quebec, in a forest, near the Ontario border (just to give you an idea). Last winter (winter sept 2019-mars 2020), I started feeding birds, and there was a male red breasted nuthatch that came to my feeder. Since I had more time because of the pandemic and the quarantine, I was able to start feeding him on my hand. Now, its dec 13th, 2020, and I was surprise to learn from your video that lots of red breasted nuthatch had migrate. Mine didn't migrate. So maybe it means that he considers me a "reliable food source"?! If its true, then cool! The pandemic is not over and I am always glad to see my little friend :)

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

It is possible but I would lean more towards thinking the one you have on your hand is a year round resident in your area

@octaviogutierrez5355 3 года назад

LesleytheBirdNerd is first.

@duanedrouillard2495 3 года назад

We have a couple of families here in Calgary. They will take mostly peanuts from our hand. It seems they had two hatches this year. The juveniles sit flapping their wings waiting to be fed. They are like part of our family. Truly enjoy your videos

@JGood701 3 года назад

After watching what felt like all of your videos, I fell in love with the nuthatches and their adorable little honks. To my surprise and utter delight, 2 nuthatches started coming to my feeders in early fall. I’m in SE Michigan. If I can’t see them, I can hear them arguing with the Chickadees. What an amazing little bird!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Well thankyou for watching it is very much appreciated.

@lory69 3 года назад

Lesley, I just showed my chihuahua your bird videos and he loves them. He loves watching birds when he’s outside and our small dog fence keeps him from running after them at the feeders. When he barks at them sometimes, they’re not afraid because they know he can’t get them😄

@JoanneFong 3 года назад

Backyard birdwatching is one of the things I started doing this year while we shelter in place. The feeder is one of the few places where life looks relatively normal. You videos have been so delightful and entertaining and educational! I’m very impressed with your photography too. The slomo shot of the little guy catching the peanut is amazing!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

I hope you can continue with the bird watching and thankyou for the kind words

@sweetpea31821 3 года назад

Keep going with it! Sometimes it takes time (like years due to migratory patterns) for the birds to realize you have a feeder, lol!! I started feeding spring 2019, and this past spring (2020) was the first year I had Junco’s. So it takes time for them to realize your a new spot on the map (per se) lol! I’ve also used my birds as a dose of normalcy. They make me happy (and something to look forward to) now that I’ve grown into it. The blue jays don’t let you sleep in some days though, lol!

@angelhelp 3 года назад

We have a pair who regularly visit the Tooth & Beak in search of shelled peanuts. The feeder affixed to the windowsill contains nothing but peanuts, both shelled and unshelled. I’ve seen the nuthatches, both red-breasted and white-breasted, land on the perch, then methodically walk all through the feeder, carefully choosing which peanut will be theirs. I don’t always see them in their previous perch (one of the neighbor’s trees) until they arrive like little airborne torpedoes. The window feeder is one of those with suction cups to attach it to the glass of the window, but I have learned to never rely on suction cups. I wrapped dental floss around and through the suction cup holes as well as around the back wall. A Command hook is mounted on my kitchen wall upside-down, so I could tie the dental floss to the hook. It has worked well for the past 2 winters. Bluejays are the largest regulars to visit that feeder (so far) and nuthatches & chickadees are among the smallest.

@bogartoutlawclan9592 3 года назад

It's all about the peanuts.

@brogren802 3 года назад

You definitely are not kidding. The birds love them peanuts

@marcussoileau4960 3 года назад

Interesting. I've had really good results with just black oil sunflower seeds. No mess and rain proof. I will add some peanuts. Today my backyard feeder was overtaken by at least 7 Pine Siskins. Also today the Nuthatches are back. They visited about a week ago then left. At my front yard feeder there is a pair of Red Bellied Woodpeckers that visit daily. Their soft chirp reminds me of a squirrel bard.

@mmps18 3 года назад

Lesley will you please do a video about titmouse one day! They are such cute, underrated birds!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

I will certainly try. When I don't have the birds in my area I have to rely on other people collaborating with me so it takes a little longer to create them. Thanks for the suggestion, I have it put in my list of (to dos)

@joseenoel8093 3 года назад

Which areas of Canada do they frequent? I have a big space behind me (golf course and hydro property), I'm a Forest technician!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

@@joseenoel8093 www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Tufted_Titmouse/maps-range Here you will see that they are mostly year-round throughout the eastern side of US but they have been sighted around Toronto, Ottawa and New Brunswick areas

@Abbycat80 3 года назад

Yes please, I love them!

@gordonpenny1842 3 года назад

In N W Ohio we have about 50/50 white and rose breasted. They’re surprisingly unintimidated by people and are visually striking with their smart lines and distinctive flight pattern. Thank you for the lovely footage and narration. Beautiful 😊

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! and glad you enjoy

@celesteortins5250 3 года назад

I just love them! I have a pair of white breasted...they're awesome :)

@KarlBunker 3 года назад

My new home in Maine has lots of nuthatches, dead snags and aspen trees. So I'm sure going to be on the lookout for nest holes with resin around the opening come spring!

@oystercreek9 3 года назад

I have them year round at my feeder in Rutland VT. I also keep a heated birdbath that they really appreciate in the winter.

@meldaniel8311 11 месяцев назад

From Colorado Springs: this is the first year we've had the Red Breasted Nuthatch. Their happy chatter [reminds me of Bungees heard at pet stores] is what drew my notice. We have enjoyed the pygmy and white-breasted nuthatches for years and hope these adorable Red breasted become regulars.

@SonicGirl4Ever 3 года назад

I just got my first of these little guys at my backyard feeder in Wisconsin this year. I usually see only the larger white-breasted nuthatches!

@RCSVirginia 3 года назад

As others have noted, this is another well-done and informative video by LesleyTheBirdNerd--not that I think that knowing birds and imparting knowledge to others is nerdy at all. These are such charming little birds. During Winters in Virginia, particularly cold Winters, we would see Red-Breasted Nuthatches, usually just one or two, at our feeders. They seemed to like the suet cakes; complete with nuts, fruit, corn meal and of course, suet; that I would make for Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmice and Downy Woodpeckers. I do not recall ever seeing them in the Summer though it is possible that some retreated to Virginia and West Virginia mountains at that time in the same way that some populations of Snowbirds would do.

@billfisher9912 3 года назад

Loved this thank you so much for sharing all your bird knowledge with us

@emilybrackett9571 3 года назад

Love these guys and great video 😉. I love feeding my birds (year round) but when it gets cooler around October I start putting suet out. They love the suet along with the woodpeckers. This year I’ve seen 4 Red Breasted Nut Hatcher’s . And it’s true they do love the natural (make sure it’s natural) peanut butter. I should mention I live in the blue ridge mnts of N.C. Please help take care of our bird population, they really suffer when it’s cold and food isn’t abundant. They have to eat more in order to stay warm so they can survive the colder months. If you keep just a bird feeder full through the cold months you are helping decrease the bug population that will most certainly aggravate you in the summer, just something to think about. Also they are a lot of fun to watch.

@brendanriley5701 3 года назад

Yay my favorite backyard birds

@suesorensen2440 3 года назад

I put out black oil sunflower seeds and suet every day. Yesterday, I had a white-breasted nuthatch fly into the glass sliding door at a pretty good clip. It was pretty stunned and, at one point, decided to take out a small kitchen towel to make a cozy little nest for it. After about 15 minutes, it still wasn't moving, and it was quickly approaching nightfall. I found a shallow box, nestled the bird in amongst the towels, and bought it inside. Every 10 minutes or so, I'd set the box outside, to see if it would fly. Just before darkness was about to fall, I set it outside and, finally, it flew away. Whew!!

@J_Birds 3 года назад

These are some of my favorite birds! I'm glad I learned something new about them :)

@fiorenzaattanasio4796 3 года назад

Thank you.... we have many in our bird feeder in Golden BC.... they are so polite. Thank you for sharing I learned a lot from you

@TheAnxiousAardvark 3 года назад

Although you may have heard this before, these would make amazing elementary/junior high school "short classes." With a glossary/vocabulary list for early learners, information/links to the trees, even links to do-it-yourself classes It would require some effort by the teacher to make it relevant to local conditions. :) Love your videos.

@OrioleSongbird 3 года назад

I love nuthatches, they're so silly

@robertdavis4743 3 года назад

I love'em too. They are silly

@OrioleSongbird 3 года назад

A white breasted tried to store seeds in the roof, lol

@malw2770 3 года назад

@@OrioleSongbird mine do that too!

@jacobflippin8880 3 года назад

I have not noticed them in my backyard here in Arkansas, but I I’ll keep an eye out.

@-Dog- 3 года назад

I have my first two here, this year! I am so happy!!

@rivercrow8988 3 года назад

That's so awesome! I'm really happy for you ☺

@-Dog- 3 года назад

@@rivercrow8988 Thank you kindly!

@YvonneSebastian1980 3 года назад

Yes, I have seen a pair...finally..here in Ohio...in my yard..I also have the more common white-breasted...Funny birds..Just love them..thanks again for your great videos...

@Loveofpets 3 года назад

I love these birds as they are so adorable and quick. They come to my feeder daily. I am in Ontario

@brianmashburn6304 3 года назад

We’ve had a few visit our feeders in Asheville, NC

@vrichter2458 3 года назад

I am in the Sandhills of Moore Co., NC And this year I'm seeing them for the first time! I thought of Lesley and this channel right away... Im so happy they've come to my house

@pattiharbuck9217 3 года назад

They have been coming to my feeder daily this winter in Milan, Mi (lower part of southeast Michigan)

@commandermudpie 3 года назад

I have two red breasted nuthatches at my ffeeders in the Detroit area this year. I didn't see any of them last year.

@Carabaraloo 3 года назад

Same area here, and same story! I've never had them before, but they seem to like southeastern MI this year. Maybe we have a bumper crop of pine cones?

@malw2770 3 года назад

@@Carabaraloo I'm over in Grand Rapids, and I think I heard there were *bad* crops of evergreens in general further north this year, so the boreal bird situation down here at our latitudes has been amazing! I've seen pine siskins, purple finches, common redpolls...still waiting on those darn evening grosbeaks though!

@TOTALCAMARO 3 года назад

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and every year I have 2 to 3 come in to my feeders. This year I have a larger white breasted one. I love feeding them, my chickadees and woodpeckers.

@pbnjsamich4663 3 года назад

These little guys aren’t to common down where I am. Might be down here in the winter but I haven’t been fortunate enough to see one.

@Whiteshell204 3 года назад

*Love watching these little guys walk up, down & around tree branches...in the city I get the White-breasted Nuthatch they are quite a bit larger...left my forest nuthatch's suet that no other birds seemed interested so hopefully he gets its to himself lol*

@efrainoctavio3506 3 года назад

Here in Mexico the red-breasted nuthatches are irruptive, very occasionally they appear in the north.

@Silly_Meg 3 года назад

I’m in Chicago and have a pair of the red breasted and a couple of the white breasted nuthatches. They just appeared one day around late September. I love them!

@johnnielarge5506 3 года назад

I live in northeast Oklahoma and I have one that visits my feeder daily.

@nancytipping7264 3 года назад

I saw one at my feeder for the first time this year in CT. I saw one twice, once in Nov and once in Dec. I was so excited to add this bird to my list :)

@rivercrow8988 3 года назад

Yaaaay!😊

@jamesferguson8938 3 года назад

Hi Lesley. In Southeast Virginia, Red-Breasted Nuthatches are a common sighting. They sing in the pine trees while feeding and, as you said, love plain peanuts in feeders. I really enjoy your videos. James

@debramullin8270 11 месяцев назад

Hello, I live in Oceanside, California and I saw a red breasted nut catcher in my yard this morning. I don’t ever recall seeing one before, so I re-search them and watched your video. It was very helpful and I was so excited to see this little guy in our area!

@cgaccount3669 3 года назад

I see them at my feeder year round in Calgary.

@brogren802 3 года назад

These little guys love the hawthorne tree on the side of my house. My only problem is the blue jays do push the little guys out of the way. I need to invest in a few more feeders and another shepherds hook. We also have a few white breasted nuthatches too. The bird population is certainly thriving as is the squirrels and chipmunks. We live in central vermont and enjoy all the birds very much.

@annereynolds66 3 года назад

Leslie , you really helped me get through this COVID year . I just got into birds the fall of 2020 and am still learning a lot through your comforting and informative videos . Thank you so very much .

@annereynolds66 3 года назад

We live on the east coast of Maryland in the US

@SongwritinginAppalachia 3 года назад

Yes, I see one coming to feed on dried meal worm. The majority of birds coming to my feeders in the mountains of Kentucky are Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadees, Cardinals, Downy woodpeckers, redbellied woodpeckers and juncos, and house wrens.

@russlehman2070 3 года назад

I live in Central City, Colorado (in the Front Range mountains at 8,400 feet (2560 meters) above sea level. I feed mostly black oil sunflower seeds. Red Breasted Nuthatches are frequent, but not daily visitors, though I didn't see them much in the summer (maybe, with bugs available, the didn't want sunflower seeds). I think these are resident birds. I also occasionally see White Breasted Nuthatches.

@faypaints 3 года назад

Your videos are always interesting. We do enjoy Red-breasted Nuthatches year round in Northcentral Washington state.

@deadsuga 2 года назад

Just watched this again as a Red-breasted started using my feeders this week. 3 weeks ago a Pygmy Nuthatch started showing up for sunflower nibs in my feeder and comes multiple times a day. That seemed to attract the Red-breasted to my yard. The Pygmy almost took a peanut out of my hand. We'll get there ;)

@billsutorius2753 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video, I really enjoyed it and found it very informative. Overall great video production and photography 👍

@clsingles4443 3 года назад

Nov, 28 2020 I heard then saw two here in Topanga CA. elevation 800 ft. first time seeing them but I have heard before in previous years. Mainly Oaks around here but some pines in the neighborhood.

@mph1ish 3 года назад

I put a tray of peanuts in my bedroom window every morning for the blue jays after learning so much from you about them. They come all the time, but once in awhile I can hear a tiny squeak and see a tiny tip of beak barely reaching over the side. Finally saw one and it looked just like this nuthatch. So cute!! Added bonus: Grackles are now visiting too! Thank you Lesley!

@maryannditullio2581 3 года назад

I have seen an occasional nuthatch here in Southern New Jersey! I hope by adjusting what I feed the birds I will see more of them!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

I hope so too!

@patrickstafford6493 3 года назад

I'm in southwestern Michigan and have one or two regular visitors. I've almost gotten one to eat from my hand! The Chickadees at work have started eating from my hand though :)

@blackscotydog 3 года назад

I have for the first time Red-breasted Nuthatches at my feeder in north west Virginia. love them!

@Theaphelia 3 года назад

We're in South Carolina, and we were surprised to see red-breasted nuthatches at our peanut feeder this year. I love our resident brown-headed nuthatches, so having another nuthatch species visit was a huge treat. Thanks for the video, it was fun learning more about our visitors :D and now I know why they came!

@-Rae-Rae- 3 года назад

Are Red - Breasted Nuthatch smaller then White - Breasted Nuthatch When I had both at my feeders the Red - Breasted Nuthatch looked smaller.

@-Rae-Rae- 3 года назад

I finally got a Red - Breasted Nuthatch at my feeders. I had many White - Breasted Nuthatch that visited my feeders, so I was happy to see a Red - Breasted Nuthatch. And they are so cute

@Angela-kp8un 3 года назад

i love the bird nerd diaries and the “a day in the life of lesleythebirdnerd” videos!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

I plan to bring back the bird nerd diaries soon

@QuietWoodsWovenandKnit 3 года назад

We have had several at our feeder in Northern Arkansas. We see White-breasted Nuthatches much more frequently and year-round.

@billyschannel997 3 года назад

Love nuthatches, I’ll throw a couple of seeds in the air they’ll fly and catch them with such precision.

@Graygeezer 3 года назад

I’ll be on the lookout for them. Looks like they might blend in with my resident chickadees down here in Montgomery Alabama. I’ll pay closer attention.

@debsingleton1 2 года назад

I think i have a pair nesting in a rotting fence post on my patio! Head and body, size, are the same but i haven't gotten a view of their bellies.

@Mully410 3 года назад

I have a pair visiting my feeders again here in east central Minnesota. I had none last year and a pair the year before. I’ll never know but it would fun if it was the same pair.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Aww that's awesome and it would be pretty cool if it were the same pair from a couple winters ago. You never know

@debrahenrichs2753 3 года назад

Southern Michigan - we saw red-breasted this year and last year - both during winter. They are a favorite - stay at feeder the longest when I replenish.

@kyran._xx 3 года назад

Illinois is right in range for winter and saw some last weekend 🥰

@cswatson4823 3 года назад

I live in central North Carolina. We have 4-5 red breasted nuthatches here now.

@mscir 3 года назад

Great video, nice trick with the resin! Thank you. Was the clip at 7:30 and repeated at the end of you feeding the bird? Are they very comfortable with people?

@malw2770 3 года назад

Mine are super comfortable with people, from the first day I saw one 3 months ago. Probably the least likely bird at my feeders to fly away if I approach, and most likely to fly near me if I'm there before them.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Yes it was. They are certainly it seems anyway, one of the few that are more comfortable.

@CelliniCreations 3 года назад

Central Illinois and I've had several at my feeder for at least two months now.

@cmys4404 3 года назад

I’m in central Illinois, too, and we have 2 (or 3?) regulars.

@camillefulton7709 3 года назад

LOVELY LESLEY THANK YOU. THEIR BREASTS ARENT REALLY RED.🤔 CAMILLE 🇦🇺

@canadiankabingurl9782 3 года назад

Great video. I have them in Northeastern Ontario Canada 🍁 during the summer ☺ 👍 They are cute and energetic to watch. Thanks for sharing ☺

@BillMSmith 3 года назад

We have a couple in Concord NH this year. They are rare for our yard, but when we lived in another part of the city that was heavily Pine/Oak they were extremely common. An example of how important local habitats are. Thanks for your enjoyable and informative videos.

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!

@coldspring624 3 года назад

One of my favorites ....I will try the peanuts.When I lived in Ohio the Titmice loved peanuts in the shell

@valerieschluger 3 года назад

Will keep an eye out for them. 😀

@PJ-si2po 3 года назад

I used to see a couple every year at he feeder but not the last year I live in the Yukon Territory , thanks for the video

@Pwrcritter 3 года назад

Have seen one a couple times at my feeder in northern Wv this year.

@mikedavidson1970 3 года назад

I see them year round in woodsfield .

@frankkelly2245 3 года назад

Only the White Breasted variety in my yard this year on the southerly most tip of NY. I’ll keep an eye for the reds though.

@rivercrow8988 3 года назад

Thank you! How adorable are these little birds?!

@giffordkrivak859 3 года назад

Love your videos. I live in Virginia, and I haven’t seen the Red-Breasted Nuthatches yet, but I get the white-breasted all the time at my feeders. How do they compare in size?

@MrFirstdance2000 3 года назад

I really do enjoy and appreciate your hard work and the videos that result from that work! What camera set up are you using (camera and lens) for your visuals?

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Thankyou I use a Sony RX10M3 and RX10M4 (no lenses, they wouldn't be ideal for my situation)

@SLOWMOTION97730 3 года назад

I have 4 daily at my peanut feeder here in northern Illinois .

@keithstarkey5584 3 года назад

Thanks for the vid, Lesley. I'm not sure if these birds are in the southern Oregon (mid state). I'll check, though.

@sophiamisner1243 3 года назад

I have seen them! So cute! From Pennsylvania

@carolynandreasen240 3 года назад

I live in Southern NY state and have them come to my suet feeder.

@CreditFast 3 года назад

Very interesting because I have never had a year where I have had more red and white breasted nuthatches as well as chickadees and woodpeckers (Downey & Red-Bellied) I live in the north so I don’t think they have gone south because I have given them a daily supply of peanuts and sunflower seeds. I seem to understand now why they have chosen this year to be frequent visitors and they are most welcomed. I have these better quality peanuts that they hands down prefer over the sunflower seeds. Their visits brought us so much cheer this unusual year.

@josephmaschari1073 3 года назад

I have a pair northern Ohio. My sister has a few pairs in rural area.

@dermotfitzgerald7523 3 года назад

Saw a few this year in Queens NY

@ericschneid3274 3 года назад

Here in Michigan, they are still hanging around, great video as usual Lesley 👍😎

@kurtc6372 3 года назад

A bird I have a lot of at my feeder. I have a lot at year round maybe being in the country with lots of bugs year round. Also have lots of pine trees

@sunset6010 3 года назад

Lesley, As part of their "WINTER BUFFET" is it better to feed birds: - COOKED brown or white RICE - COOKED or RAW EGG ? thanks, love your channel !

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

Hey, I'm not too familiar with feeding birds rice but I seem to recall reading somewhere before that rice doesn't any nutritional benefit to them apparently. Although I cannot find anything right now to back that up and instead found that it's ok to feed it to them. Brown or white is ok and should be cooked because birds apparently won't bother with rice that is not cooked. Here is a link to the article I found, sciencing.com/can-you-feed-a-bird-rice-13425781.html As for eggs, I've always only ever given my birds' cooked eggs. Either boiled or fried Hope this helps. Happy birding :)

@JonathanAllen0379 3 года назад

Lots of them here in Northeastern PA.😍☺️

@leahcw78 3 года назад

We've had them in our yard along the NC / SC border since October. 💕

@luminariesshine 3 года назад

I have a few couples that come together here in Washington State. They are such fun to watch! Thanks for awesome details and great videos. Keep up the good work!

@ligiaelizabethcruzrodrigue7525 3 года назад

I live in Rockford Il, and I have many of them coming to my feeder I love to watch them from my kitchen window

@roscoe9988 3 года назад

I noticed my red breasted nuthatches #’s have fallen the last few weeks. Extreme drought since the spring here in south eastern NH. Still have a few around keeping me entertained doing their upside down stunts and typical quirky behavior

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

argh. hopefully it all turns around for the better soon.

@morockin3564 3 года назад

This is the only species of bird that I have been able to hand feed. We only get them in the winter here in my part of Missouri.

@chrismelton7323 3 года назад

Excellent video. Thank you so much for your love for birds. I definitely enjoy to watch and learn for you. I live in lower mid Michigan. I have seen many of these beautiful birds at my feeder. Two years ago at another location in Ohio around locations that are in more countryside and more trees. Thanks again. Chris Melton

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@Carabaraloo 3 года назад

I live in southeastern Michigan. For the first time since moving to this house 5 years ago, I have a pair of nuthatches wintering in my oak tree. I also have a couple downy woodpeckers (and a hairy woodpecker that landed on the suet feeder at the same time, so the size difference was obvious.) There is even a red bellied woodpecker pair that lives nearby and occasionally visits the suet feeder. I'm surprised to see so many considering the large number of squirrels. Almost every day a flock of house finches visits my feeders, and their arrival seems to encourage other birds to visit as well. I've seen so many different species this winter, including a new one: a Carolina Wren! Great winter for birding!

@LesleytheBirdNerd 3 года назад

That's awesome, you are so lucky having a pair of nuthatches staying in your yard