2020—Doing Its Thing Posted on December 6, 2020December 5, 2020 by Carol Smith Red-breasted Nuthatches are tiny and distinctive. When they head down a tree trunk in search of something to eat, the large claw on the backward-pointing toe helps them grip the bark of the coniferous trees in which they spend so much time. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading…