White-breasted Nuthatch
—Ross Feldner

Do you have a bird feeder in your backyard? Then it’s likely you’ll see this perky little visitor, a distinctive gray, black and white bird that is common in United States where its nasally call can be heard all year long.
    Because the White-breasted Nuthatch wedges its excess food into tree bark crevices, it's often spotted in densely wooded areas or open spaces with large trees.
    While often seen at bird feeders, during the summer the White-breasted Nuthatch feeds on insects like beetles, ants, and caterpillars. During the winter, it joins flocks of titmice and chickadees to forage along tree trunks.
    By joining these other flocks they are able to locate food more easily and benefit from increased protection from predators. This behavior is known as a foraging guild.
    If you spot a White-breasted Nuthatch making trip after trip to a particular feeder, it’s a good bet it’s transporting the seeds and storing them in the bark of a nearby tree.