Hummingfird feeder being invaded? (1 Viewer)

[easytim]

This bird has been drinking at the hummingbird feeder, we think it is a female Downing Woodpecker. Its sticking its long beak down into the hole to feed.

Pictures can be seen here ---- Woodpecker feeding at the hummingbird feeder



If it wasn't for that yellow plastic flower it couldn't hang on, I guess its a Downing Woodpecker. It sure wasn't afraid of me, I got 12 feet away from it to take these pictures, didn't seem bothered by me at all.

 

[LJH]

Can't see your pictures Tim

 

[easytim]

Can't see your pictures Tim

try now

 

[LJH]

Beautiful bird! Lucky you - and hummingbirds as well!

 

[shelley810]

How sweet is that!
I've read that many people have reported the Downy on their hummingbird feeders. I get the house finch on mine, along with the squirrel and ants!
Welcome to the forum, Easytim

 

[beckster]

Clever Downys

I have Downys on my hummer feeders - the very same feeder as easytim. I wonder if they like the sweet tast. Must because I have other sources of water. I think it's an adaptive move.

 

[Miri]

That's nifty. I get Hooded Orioles at mine, but I never got a chance to take their pictures, and i think they have left already, soI shall have to wait till next year.