Ash Canyon Part VII

Continuing with photos from my trip to Ash Canyon and the Ash Canyon Bed and Breakfast. Here are a couple of photos of the White Breasted Nuthatch which breeds in old growth forests across most of the US. It is the largest of the nuthatches preferring oak trees where it can forage for insects. It has a short tail, powerful bill, and strong legs. It moves in any direction on the tree trunk - up, down, and sideways. It is a little easier to photograph since it spends most of its time on the tree trunk and large branches.  It nests in holes in trees.  

White Breasted Nuthatch

White Breasted Nuthatch