I set out a fresh spread of seed and peanuts the other day and then sat back and watched as this White-breasted Nuthatch made one trip after another to the feeding tray.
He would grab a peanut…
…then head to the top of the stump for take off…
…and then fly away.
Then, a few minutes later, he would return for another nut…
…proceed to the top of the stump…
…and fly away again.
He must have made at least a dozen trips while I was out on the deck, and probably a dozen more after I went inside.
You know, I’m thinking a slight change of name might be in order – perhaps “Nutsnatch” is a wee bit more fitting!
Backyard Bird Nerd 
She probably has many mouths to feed in her nest.
Love it!
That definitely seems to be an apt change!
Such lovely images, Kathy.
I was once on the trails at my favorite bird-feeding park, when a nuthatch came and snatched something from my outstretched hand, flew to a tree, tucked it into the bark and came back for another…and another…and another…until my hand was empty. He (or she) now had a whole pantry waiting for the day no one was out there offering snacks.
I can easily picture it. They love to do the dash and stash!
Many birds cache seeds this time of year. They are making hay while the sun shines!