Three Downy Woodpeckers came by
@JamesHxstatic (29233)
Eugene, Oregon
July 25, 2016 10:35am CST
I had my suet out on a tail prop feeder. Woodpeckers and Flickers like to sit with their tails propped against it like they do in trees. A pair of male and female woodpeckers had been alternating, coming by morning and evening. I suspected that they had a nest close-by.
That was confirmed when Mom and Pop showed up with a fledged offspring, showing him one of the many cafes around, where the food is always available.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Jul 16
I was wondering about that too. I think he is of the larger "pileated" variety. They live in other parts of town, probably the high rent district.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Jul 16
Yes, since I work part-time at the bird seed store, I spend a lot!
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
26 Jul 16
@JamesHxstatic They are worth every penny you spend. My son gives me a hard time about feeding the birds just like he does about my wind chimes.
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@JamesHxstatic (29233)
• Eugene, Oregon
25 Jul 16
Thanks, I am glad my camera was handy.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
26 Jul 16
That's a great picture, so pretty they are.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
27 Jul 16
Feeding birds is such a pleasure. These look very happy to have you as a neighbor.
