smaller red-breasted nuthatch

White-breasted Nuthatches are common visitors in California to backyard bird feeders. Look for a compact bird with no neck, a short tail, and a long pointy bill . Color-wise, they have distinctive white cheeks and chest, along with a blue-gray back. What’s the difference between a nuthatch and a chickadee? Carolina Chickadee Carolina Chickadees have … Read more