I have thumbed through 3 bird books and can't find this guy

[jhm...@gmail.com]

This bird was at our backyard feeders for 2 days in August, disappeared and
came back for 2 days and has not been seen since. Located near Southwest
Plaza in Jefferson County. I cannot figure out what he/she is. He was
never around long enough to grab a camera, just these lousy cell phone
photos.

I’ve been waiting too long to post trying to get my forehead ready to be
hit when I get the answer.

Thanks

Jim Moss











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[linda hodges]

Looks like a Red-breasted Nuthatch.

Linda Hodges

Colorado Springs

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[DuWayne Worthington]

I would agree as well.  Red-breasted nuthatch.

DuWayne Worthington

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[Caleb A]

Hello Jim!

You've got a Red-breasted Nuthatch! A quick note about looking up birds in field guides: sometimes it's best to try the approach of noting key marks before opening a guide, because that way you won't be simply looking for an exact image match.

For example, your photos show clearly a red breast, a black head with a conspicuous white "eyebrow" and a black line that continues through the eye. It's got a thin, pointed bill.

When you go to the field guide, look for these marks rather than necessarily a bird that "looks similar," and that might help you for future identifications!

The birds are happy, and so am I

~Caleb Alons, Larimer County

[Wayne Wathen]

You may already have figured it out but pretty sure this is a Red-breasted Nuthatch.  It is at a weird angle making it a little more difficult to id.  It is a great bird to have at your feed and good photo.  Enjoy.

Wayne Wathen

Highlands Ranch

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This bird was at our backyard feeders for 2 days in August, disappeared and came back for 2 days and has not been seen since. Located near Southwest Plaza in Jefferson County.  I cannot figure out what he/she is.  He was never around long enough to grab a camera, just these lousy cell phone photos.

 

I’ve been waiting too long to post trying to get my forehead ready to be hit when I get the answer.

 

Thanks

 

Jim Moss