Artwork: Sketchbook page by Joni James, courtesy of the artist.
BY JONI JAMES
This male White-breasted Nuthatch saw his reflection in my window and began giving a behavioral response. He was positioned just six to eight inches from my window. The displays he exhibited are agonistic behaviors—performed towards a perceived competing male—within his feeding, and potentially breeding, territory. Note the tail spreading, wing drooping, swaying back and forth, bill and head positioning, and body turns.
Watch the video below to see these behaviors in action, and follow Joni’s Facebook page (@HeronWatchNaturePrograms) for more insightful moments of observation.
Nature Journaling is for everyone. It is not about “talent” or being an artist. You do not even have to include sketches—just use words if you prefer. It is about documenting your moments of awe, wonder, and curiosity.
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