Happy Saturday to you! Do you have something interesting planned outside this weekend, maybe a hike to a new place? Spring, as it always seems to do, is quickly turning into summer.
I thought I would stick with the bird theme for a few more puzzlers. This next one is common in backyards across the central and eastern United States. If you’ve spent any time hiking, you’ve probably heard this bird, and maybe even gotten to see one on a tree trunk. They are known for their habit of moving head first down the tree trunk, often while making their characteristic nasal call that sounds a bit like “yank, yank, yank.” This bird is also a common visitor to many birdfeeders, especially those serving up black sunflower seeds.
Do you recognize it? Use the comment box below to give your guess. I would love to hear from you!
Those adorable Nuthatches!
Renee, Thanks for reading my blog posts— I appreciate your taking time to comment. Happy day!
Hi, Sharon, Easy, peasy … a White-breasted Nuthatch.
We have snow flurries here now, a welcome change after ‘100 year event(s)’ occurring more frequently, rainstorms producing more than 50 mm amounts, flooding creating states of emergency in Minden on the Gull River in Haliburton County, in places near Burnt River, the Ottawa area, and in places south of Peterborough. Even properties not near river levels are being flooded. I feel for these people, but wonder why some built in floodplains.
Correct again, Murray! I’m glad it is not snowing here today— I’m too hooked on spring.
Nuthatches, very cute bird.
Hey Julia,, thanks for reading and taking time to comment. Of course you are correct; the answer is a nuthatch! Have a great weekend.
Nuthatch it is!