On High Alert

The first nuthatch that I've been able to catch - and couldn't figure why he was staying so still. Then looked in the pecan tree - a hawk. Hawk finally after flew after 10 minutes and the nuthatch went about his business.

[amyK]

one smart nuthatch....great focus here, so much detail

[Joan Robillard]

Fabulous close up

[Harbie]

I'd be still too! Great close up!

[Lois]

Lovely focus and details!

[Karly]

He looks very intense! Great shot.

[Islandgirl]

Wow lovely close up!

[Cathy]

Sweet! Love to see these little fellas at our feeder... they don't stay still very long, but a hawk is probably a good reason not to move!

[Rick]

Great capture.

[Anne Pancella]

Good shot. I am glad the hawk didn't get him.

[Tony]

Interesting that he's not looking at you having judged the hawk a greater threat. Lovely detail.

[Denis]

Love the little Nuthatch. Also the happy ending.

[Issi Bannerman]

He should be on high alert, right enough! Nice capture.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific :)

[Connie Little]

Wonderful focus and detail in this shot. Terrific image.

[sally agnew]

Beautiful clarity :)

[Sheila]

Now I know the secret of keeping nuthatches still! :) Lovely image. Green with envy!

[Faye Turner]

Got to love those little nuthatches! Great capture!

[Margaret Brown]

Lovely focus and capture

[Gayle]

Wow! Fabulous focus and detail! :-)

[Skip Tribby - ​🖖]

Tada! Congratulations on capturing the illusive nuthatch and a fantastic one for the first time! FAV!

[HelenM]

Just spotting one is an achievement never mind photographing it so clearly

[KoalaGardens🐨]

he does look a little concerned! fav

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The detail on this is fantastic. That much be such a scary view for those small birds! I've seen a hawk pick off a Goldfinch at my feeder-not once but twice!

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Nice shot

[Ali J]

Wow ... my goodness what a close up .. poor little bird ... I think this is the first of your birds which is the same as our UK ones .... watched one last year filling up the hole a wood pecker had made in a tree, only for the wood pecker to return and empty the mud ... and so they continued for quite some time ... not sure who won :) fav

[Elizabeth]

Adorable! I just love your birds and flowers!

[Debra]

Smart nut hatch and nice capture and detail.

[Janet B.]

Stunning capture of this beautiful nuthatch! Amazing how still they can get when they need to...otherwise they're busy as can be. I'm glad this one survived the hawk's presence. Your fabulous dof shows off its lovely markings so well!