We’re lucky to have downy woodpeckers here all year round as most birds migrate south during the winter. This male downy has found some insects to eat under the bark of the tree. They’re also seen more frequently at backyard feeders this time of year.
December 5, 2022 at 4:08 am
Nice shot, Belinda. Whether Downy or Hairy visit us, both are similar delights to have at the feeder year round.
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December 5, 2022 at 8:05 am
Thank you, Steve.
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December 4, 2022 at 12:04 pm
They have definitely been raiding our feeders as of late – fighting the red-bellied for the good stuff ha.
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December 4, 2022 at 12:58 pm
I bet. They all need a hand right now!
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December 3, 2022 at 3:54 pm
The most adorable of woodpeckers! Fantastic shot, Belinda!!!
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December 3, 2022 at 7:10 pm
They are very cute! Thank you, Donna!
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December 3, 2022 at 11:48 am
We have these in Kentucky…beautiful! Thanks for posting!
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December 3, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Thank you!
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December 3, 2022 at 11:19 am
Thanks for sharing. I enjoy these little guys at the feeder too. We are lucky to also have the Hairy which looks similar but is much larger.
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December 3, 2022 at 1:24 pm
We see hairy woodpeckers here as well, always a pleasure to see!
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December 2, 2022 at 10:21 pm
Sweet shot, Belinda. They are hardy birds, and definitely a feeder friend in winter.
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December 3, 2022 at 8:40 am
Thank you, Eliza.
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December 2, 2022 at 1:05 pm
Nice shot Belinda! I miss seeing the woodpeckers we used to see in South Jersey. I hear them sometimes but have only spotted a flicker and a sapsucker.
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December 2, 2022 at 4:16 pm
Thank you, Denise! I see these quite often but rarely the other woodpeckers you mention 😏
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December 2, 2022 at 11:19 am
What a lovely sighting! He’s a cutie!!
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December 2, 2022 at 4:11 pm
They are one of my favourites! Thank you!
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December 2, 2022 at 10:57 am
Great capture. Beautiful bird. We had a couple live with us for awhile, and they were fun to watch.
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December 2, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Thank you. It must have been nice to have them nesting nearby.
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December 2, 2022 at 3:53 am
I always enjoy your photographs of woodpeckers, Belinda.
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December 2, 2022 at 9:56 am
Thank you, Anne. They are sweet little birds.
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December 2, 2022 at 3:33 am
Very nice photo, Belinda. I love to see woodpeckers around here.
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December 2, 2022 at 9:55 am
Thanks, Anneli.
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