Betsy and I found a Brown-headed Nuthatch excavating a cavity in the end of
a snag on 10 March 2012.  The location was down a path labelled Shorters
Marsh--Area Q1 at Blackwater.  This appeared to be a nesting cavity.  A
mate was nearby calling for the duration we were there.  The excavating
individual was silent.  I was able to get a few photos of this.

I suspect we will see a decent amount of early nesting this year,
especially for resident or near-resident species.  Time will tell.

Cheers and good birding,
Mike Burchett
Salisbury, MD

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