BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

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DOWNTOWN GAL (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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It’s rare to see anything other than sparrows, pigeons and the occasional robin in the downtown core so it was especially nice to see this solitary female Downy Woodpecker excavating the tree. As I walked away I hoped she’d find her way back to her mates but she did provide a welcome bit of nature on this city block.

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  2. wordsfromanneli
    September 11, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    Such a pretty bird, but have you ever heard them when the young are screeching from the nest for more food? They could drive you bonkers. So loud and insistent and persistent.

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  3. Eliza Waters
    September 11, 2017 at 4:55 pm

    Nice shots, Belinda, a special treat!

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  4. Pete Hillman
    September 11, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Lovely images of this wonderful bird!

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  5. Jane Lurie
    September 11, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Great find, Belinda. Glad you were able to make this nice capture.

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  7. Jet Eliot
    September 11, 2017 at 10:36 am

    Fun to spot a downy in the middle of town, and such great photos you captured, Belinda — you were ready.

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  8. Ellen Jennings
    September 11, 2017 at 6:52 am

    Nice closeup of this cutie. I like the store sign in the background or context.

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  9. charhopefitzpittsphotography
    September 11, 2017 at 1:49 am

    Oh my goodness! They are so cute.. We have had the male downy woodpecker show up to our bird seed and it was so cute!

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