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Snowy squabble Spotted nutcrackers are some of the funniest birds. Very intelligent, resourceful and playful creatures. This scene was photographed at one of Bulgaria's ski resorts where the birds are habituated to people. They even steal food from the outdoor terrace at nearby restaurant. To get photos like this it just takes some peanuts (unsalted, raw), patience and a lot of memory cards... Bulgaria,Geotagged,Nucifraga caryocatactes,Spotted Nutcracker,Winter,birds,bulgaria,nucifraga caryocatactes,nutcracker,snow,sofia,spotted nutcracker,vitosha,winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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Spotted nutcrackers are some of the funniest birds. Very intelligent, resourceful and playful creatures. This scene was photographed at one of Bulgaria's ski resorts where the birds are habituated to people. They even steal food from the outdoor terrace at nearby restaurant. To get photos like this it just takes some peanuts (unsalted, raw), patience and a lot of memory cards...

    comments (5)

  1. Hah, love it! Posted 3 years ago
  2. Brilliant action shot Luka Posted 3 years ago
  3. Beautiful shot!
    Posted 3 years ago
  4. Love it! Posted 3 years ago
  5. Thank you all for your kind comments! :) Posted 3 years ago

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The Spotted Nutcracker is a passerine bird slightly larger than the Eurasian Jay. It has a much larger bill and a slimmer looking head without any crest. The feathering over its body is predominantly a chocolate brown with distinct white spots and streaks. The wings and upper tail are virtually black with a greenish-blue gloss. It is one of three species of nutcracker.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Luka Esenko
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By Luka Esenko

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2022. Captured Feb 22, 2022 13:48 in 100, 1000 Old City Center, Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • NIKON Z 9
  • f/5.6
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm