downy woodpecker

The smallest of the No. American woodpeckers, the Downy is the most abundant. Ranging from Alaska to Florida; however, the So. extent does not extend into Mexico in the Southwestern United States. The name "Downy" is atributed to American colonial naturalist Mark Catesby, who remarked...

One of several that are daily yard visitors.

Taken last Winter

A downy woodpecker posing very nicely. Unsharp mask was applied to this photo.

Downy keeping an eye on the bird food thief.

Still have many of these hanging in backyard and coming to feeders. This is my young male one that comes and eats from the thistle bag feeder everyday.

One of several Downy I have frequenting my backyard these days. This juvi not only eats suet but also goes for the thistle in the finch feeder!!

Lots of these around now both adults and juvis. The female adults seem to have a juvi with them alot and seem to be showing them the ropes.

Downy Woodpecker

Dad feeding Jr even though the food is so close!

A punk looking Downy!

This little one stayed still looking at me for several minutes! I feel lucky because I had so long to get several shots

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Downy Woodpecker

Another (or the same) downy woodpecker in a similar pose to the downy I posted a few weeks ago. Unsharp mask was applied to this photo.

Figured it was about time I give my regulars some time in the limelight ;)

A downy woodpecker hanging from the edge of a branch stump on part of a tree that was turned into a bell poll. Unsharp mask was applied to this photo.

Have been having computer problems lately and have spent most of my spare time trying to resurect my PC to at least usuable levels. Suppose it's almost time for a new one but since computers and networking is what I did for a living I keep thinking I can keep it going for a while more!! lol Also...

Downy Woodpecker

Now have several downys in backyard woods area.

A downy woodpecker hanging from a pole, ready to head to the suet feeder. Unsharp mask was applied to this photo.