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Posted by Melissa Burchard,
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
North Country explorer from Canton, NY
May 20, 2017 —
Heard something pecking and finally settled on a tree that did not appear to have a bird on it. Finally this nuthatch appeared.
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White breasted nuthatch
White breasted nuthatch
White breasted nuthatch
White breasted nuthatch
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![](https://www.natureupnorth.org/sites/default/files/styles/square_encounter_thumbnail/public/20170520_118.jpg?itok=D9LEI_Ba)
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