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Sitta carolinensis
In winter, White-breasted Nuthatches join foraging flocks led by chickadees or titmice, perhaps partly because it makes food easier to find and partly because more birds can keep an eye out for predators. One study found that when titmice were removed from a flock, nuthatches were more wary and less willing to visit exposed bird feeders. (Cornell)
Spotted on Mar 22, 2014
Submitted on Mar 22, 2014
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