Nuthatch

🔍 Overview

An acrobatic woodland resident that creeps down tree trunks headfirst. Widespread in Sussex’s mature broadleaf woodlands.

🪶 Key Identification Features

Size: Medium-small (14 cm)

Plumage: Blue-grey upperparts, buff underparts

Markings: Bold black eye-stripe

Posture: Often seen head-down on tree trunks

🗺️ Habitat & Distribution

Frequents deciduous woodlands, parks, and large gardens with mature trees across Sussex.

🎶 Voice & Behaviour

Loud “dwip-dwip” call and rapid trill. Often found tapping bark.

🍴 Diet

Insects, seeds, nuts—especially fond of peanuts at feeders.

📸 Birding Tip

Visit woodlands like Woods Mill or Cissbury Ring; watch tree trunks closely.