Red-breasted Nuthatch Explosion

There has been a recent explosion of Red-breasted Nuthatch reportings in our area. I have also seen the first ones in my yard since we have been in our house.

You will probably first see a bird that you know is not a chickadee, and not a White-breasted Nuthatch, but has some similarities to both. The Red-breasted Nuthatch has a prominent white eyebrow and a bit of orange color on the upper breast. The orange color is similar to that of a robin, but there is less of it. If he is perching on a feeder or tree, he often stands with his head pointing downward, like his white-breasted cousin.

Have you seen these little gems in your yard? Let us know of your sightings!