** Jerry and Sandy C. wrote -

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> We saw our first LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE, (better view desired).
> Lots of PYGMY NUTHATCHES were busy going in and out of those teeny tiny
> holes (nests) in the trunks of trees. They are really fearless--chasing
> any other birds that came near.
<snip>

Yep. Pygmy Nuthatches seem to be reviled by any other bird species
unlucky enough to live in the same habitat. About the only small bird
species I have seen that can elicit strong reactions from species as
diverse as chickadees and robins. Must be their bullying ways...

- Jack





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Jack Bowling
Prince George, BC
jbowling at direct.ca