Field Marks. Back slate-blue with top of head black; si 
and under parts white. 
Favorite Haunts. On the trunks of trees. 
Note. "Quank-quank-quank !" 
In winter time this nuthatch may be seen with fiocks of chickadees 
and woodpeckers. The bird shows originality and freedom m his actions 
as he wanders over the tree in search of food. He comes down the trunk 
head downwards as easily and as unconcernedly as he goes upward, run- 
ning along on the under side of a limb with perfect ease. Though retir- 
ing m disposition in the summer time, during the winter the nuthatch 
will come to the window shelves for food. The nuthatches are skillful 
doctors, very useful to man, for they look after the health of the trees m 
orchards and forest. They work without pay and should be encouraged 
and protected. 
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