Eurasian nuthatch poking around | Trail Camera | Birds Life |

Insects are the primary food source for nuthatches. The birds search bark and crevices for hidden treats like beetles, spiders, ants, and caterpillars as they dance around tree trunks and stumps.

Fascinating fact: Not only do nuthatches search crevices for food, but they also hide food in them. They will stuff seeds or insects in holes in trees and cleverly cover their hiding spots with lichens, moss, or pieces of bark. The nuthatches will return to this hidden food and use it as nourishment to get through winter.