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Downy Woodpecker
wonderview

Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)

In years past, the oak tree in our yard was almost completely defoliated several years in a row by caterpillars. We were considering cutting it down because it was becoming very stressed and we thought it would die. Then I started feeding birds, and having chickadees, sparrows, nuthatches, and woodpeckers like this, even Blue Jays, attracted to my yard saved the tree. I've seen them all in the oak plucking caterpillars, and the tree has thrived because of them.
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Habitat
My Front Yard
Location
N.S.Canada
Date taken
June 4 2020
Scientific name
Dryobates pubescens
Equipment used
Nikon B700
Kits
Wonderful cycle of nature, Bill. And a great close up shot.
 
KC Foggin
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A beautiful closeup of this Downy Bill and nicely captured guy!
 
Stanley Jones
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Excellent close-up of a handsome Downy performing its duty of ridding insects and larva from trees. Fabulous picture and narrative Bill! TFS!
 
delia todd
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How lovely.

That's a charming picture of this sweet wee woodie Bill, many thanks for showing him to us my friend.
 

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