White-breasted Nuthatch, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 152, as “White-breasted Black-capped Nuthatch”
Songbirds

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis
“Good numbers of fledgling white-breasted nuthatches, tufted titmice and American goldfinches have been frequenting our feeders.”
September 12, 2018 · Read the column
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Sep 12, 2018

Good numbers of fledgling white-breasted nuthatches, tufted titmice and American goldfinches have been frequenting our feeders.

Mar 14, 2019

Other noteworthy observations for late February and the first three days of March - strong numbers of House Finch (including one leucistic male), White breasted nuthatch and Tufted titmice on the backyard feeders.

Nov 6, 2019

The threadlike high-pitched call notes of the Golden-crowned Kinglet rings through Robinson Woods and the chatter of Tufted Titmice and White-breasted Nuthatches busying themselves for the coming winter months is hard to ignore.

Feb 5, 2020

Through January our backyard feeders continue to attract solid numbers of House Finch, Tufted Titmice, Black-capped Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches, Mourning Doves, Downy, Hairy and Red-bellied woodpeckers and Cardinals.

Apr 22, 2020

Also, keep your eyes open for White-breasted Nuthatches, House Finches and Tufted Titmice who are all starting to build nests.

Oct 19, 2022

In early October the chatter of Tufted Titmice, Black-capped Chickadees and White-breasted Nuthatches busying themselves for the coming winter months is hard to ignore.

Dec 18, 2024

White-throated Sparrows scratching, Cardinals glowing, Goldfinches clinging, Carolina Wrens creeping, House Finches and Chickadees singing, White Breasted Nuthatches whacking, Titmice fluttering, Doves perching and Bluebirds squabbling.

Dec 17, 2025

…Dark-eyed Juncos chasing, White-throated Sparrows scratching, Cardinals glowing, Goldfinches clinging, Carolina Wrens creeping, House Finches and Chickadees dashing, White-breasted Nuthatches whacking, Titmice fluttering, Doves perching and Bluebirds watching.

Sep 16, 2026

Compared with the White breasted Nuthatch’s lower, more nasal yank, the Red breasted’s call is higher pitched and sharper.