Tap tap tap

We heard a little tap, tap, tap and searched the trees until we saw him.  A little brown headed nuthatch making his home.

 

Brown-headed Nuthatch

This tiny little nuthatch was busily moving up and down the birdfeeder.  (see here)

 

Home builders

The sound of a tap tap tap came from the trees.  On one tree a red bellied woodpecker fixed his hole.

A brown headed nuthatch worked on another tree.

 

Remodeling

This brown headed nuthatch was busy getting his home ready for spring.

 

Brown Headed Nuthatch

The Brown Headed Nuthatch has a smallish range.  Only the Southeastern states. I learned about them just a few months ago, and now I see them everywhere.  They're really tiny and their call sounds like a squeaky toy.  But they're brave.  They'll chase off other birds at the feeder if they want food.  More info here