The Downy Woodpecker
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 24, 2019 11:58am CST
I put up a second hummingbird feeder. These little birds are so territorial, they like the feeder all to themselves. This morning I saw a bird on the feeder. He was not a hummingbird.
This is a Downy woodpecker. The smallest woodpecker in North America. Visiting my hummingbird feeder. I was lucky to get his photo before he flew away. They come through every now and then. I was happy to get a photo this time around.
Photo ©CarolDM
Having a good day so far? Plans for the week?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Jun 19
It is so pretty! Thanks for sharing and for feeding them.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
24 Jun 19
@CarolDM I guess he saw an opportunity and made himself at home.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Lovely Carol you are so fortunate to have the lovely birds nearby.
No plans for this week just dentist.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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25 Jun 19
Wow i havent seen that kind of bird in person. I dont know if we have it here in our country. I am not familiar of what types and how other breed of birds are called.
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@wolfgirl569 (95779)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Jun 19
Great picture. It is rainy here now.
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@just4him (307251)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Jun 19
Beautiful photo of him. I'm glad you were able to get the photo.
I've had a good week. A little upset on Thursday, but all's well that ends well. I was just clumsy.
@JudyEv (326170)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Jun 19
He is a very pretty little bird. How lucky were you to capture him on film? Well done.
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
25 Jun 19
What a beautiful little birdYes, you were really lucky to photograph it because I know how fast they fly away
@MommyOfEli2013 (82129)
• Rupert, Idaho
25 Jun 19
Very nice bird, and photo! Thank you for sharing. Not too many plans for the week!