White-breasted Nuthatch markings
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I sometimes find markings such as those shown in the photo. These markings are made on the top and often on the front of the nest box. The White-breasted Nuthatch smears blister beetles around the entrance to its nest. One thought is that the unpleasant smell from the crushed beetles deters squirrels which are its chief competitor for natural tree cavities. |
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