[NatureNS] Red-breasted Nuthatches -- second brood?

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Hi All;

As the forest surrounding our subdivision has become more deciduous (thanks
to the after-effects of Hurricane Juan) the habitat has become less
interesting for Red-breasted Nuthatches, and this past spring, for the
first time since we moved here in 1987, we had none breeding in our yard.

But as of a week ago we have been entertained by a family group of five,
with the three youngsters doing an entertaining song and dance number to
entice the adults to feed them bits of suet or peanuts.  I am guessing this
represents a late (or a second) nesting.  Does anyone know if nuthatches
have more than one nesting a season?   Chickadees do, so why not nuthatches.

Regardless, I am pleased to have them back.

Cheers,

Blake

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Blake Maybank <bmaybank@gmail.com>
White's Lake, Nova Scotia

My Blog:  *CSI: Life* <http://blakemaybank.com>

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