downy woodpecker

Downy on a well pecked Muscadine Vine ;)

Its raining here, but I went out anyway to get some pics of the Downy

This is a mature male. What I find unusual is the juvie of this species actually shows more red on the head, and can be male or female.

With some of the really cold days we've had, it seems to have brought out a lot of aggression amongst the birds.

Looking a lot like the large Hairy, this bird has a shorter bill in proportion to the size of its head. Thanks for that tip KC. BTW - It's a male, see the little red on the back of the head.

Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens subsp. pubescens) Male, species sexually dimorphic. Photographed in my backyard in the top of our Red Maple. Open manicured area with Post Oaks and one red maple at ca. 101 m (330 ft) elevation. Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.

Photo taken around 10:15 a.m.

Photo taken 10:15 am

Looking for a Kingfisher when she popped up.

Downy Woodpecker. D & R Canal Trail.

I belive this is a female. Normally I see many more downy's than hairy's, but not this year. Probably just a coincidence. I'll upload more hairy's as I get to them.

2 male Downy Woodpeckers (Picoides pubescens) arguing about a nearby female. Background was blurred in PS Elements.

Male Downy Woodpecker

Looking for the right spot

Inspecting the new apartment, Under construction.