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3.7K views · 171 reactions | NUTHATCH REINTRODUCTION: With the help of several partners, MDC is reintroducing the unique Brown-headed Nuthatch to portions of the Mark Twain National Forest in the Missouri Ozarks. State Ornithologist Sarah Kendrick gave us more details as her team released eight birds today. | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook

📈 Did you know the UK's Nuthatch population has increased by 299% since 1967? This characterful species is producing more fledglings per breeding attempt (through an increase in brood size and a fall in nest failure rates), but we don't know for sure why they are doing so well. 🎶 If a Nuthatch is nearby, you might hear its repetitive call. We think it sounds like the beep of a car locking, but what do you think? At this time of year, you might hear Nuthatches singing as well; the song is also