That's why they don't frequent my summer feeder. They are content to stay in the woods and forage for bugs. In winter, Nuthatches often travel in packs and since few bugs are available, they'll gladly swoop down to the feeder for a sunflower seed. They carry each seed away to a nearby branch, peck open the shell and enjoy the prize. After they've finished with one seed, they'll fly down and grab another.
Nuthatches also enjoy peanut butter mix, suet, or berries.
Nuthatches are very social. They'll wait patiently nearby as I fill the feeder. They can also do something that few other birds can do. These birds can also walk upside down on the underside of branches. Its smaller than its white-breasted cousin and has rusty colored feathers on its underside.