We just recently got a bird feeder and have been enjoying watching and trying to identify some of our visitors!
This is a White-Breasted Nuthatch. It is a common bird in Illinois, especially to bird feeders.
These birds have the ability to hop headfirst down tree trunks, which helps them to see insects and eggs other birds miss. Interesting Fact: 'Nuthatch' comes from English moniker 'nuthack', referring to the bird wedging seeds into crevices and 'hacking' them open. What an awesome Creator we have that He took the time for such small, but awesome detail in each part of His creation!
