Down the hatch

Every morning when I come downstairs I have a habit of getting out my camera with the long lens and putting it close at hand, just in case I see any interesting wildlife while I’m preparing breakfast. 

I was very grateful this morning for my habit, because this was my reward. 

The first time I ever saw a nuthatch in our garden was two years ago, almost to the day (29th August 2022). I saw one a week later, but I haven’t seen one since. I’m so happy to have seen this one today!