Eurasian Nuthatch Leaning Over a Mossy Branch

A Eurasian nuthatch perched on a moss-covered branch in dappled woodland light. A brief observed moment, with the bird leaning forward as it studies the bark below. Expand

Eurasian Nuthatch on Mossy Branch

A Eurasian nuthatch perched on a moss-covered branch in dappled woodland light. A brief observed moment, with the bird leaning forward as it studies the bark below.

EXIF Canon EOS 90D EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM 400 mm 320 1/3200 s f/5.6 2024-06-24 11:47
What I like most about this photograph is the eye contact, together with the way the light brings out the colours. The branch hides more of the nuthatch’s body than I would have preferred, but for me the light and those rich tones make up for it. The mainly clear June weather at Hofsnäs, in Tranemo Municipality, left patches of light across the woodland scene.