This is about the third time I had him visiting my hummingbird feeder...I was glad to have my camera in hand to catch him at it... Downy woodpecker ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Downy woodpecker... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden ) Downy Woodpecker.... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
I was taking pictures of my birds in the pergola area and up flew this guy...I was glad to finally capture him. He came a few times last year too...I suppose he wanted to visit before the hummingbirds and Orioles get here and drink it all....Sherry
I almost didn't save the last picture...but then I thought to myself that it shows him drinking and is different. I am glad I did..Sherry
Wow Sherry, I've never had one go to my sugar feeders. They must be hungry as there aren't many bugs out yet!
I've never tried our woodpeckers with any sweet as they seem to love the fat cakes I put out for them. I'm glad you managed to get such great shots of your visitor Sherry as he's a handsome little fellow.
kaseylib...I have seen flys, bees, asian beetles here already. Not much for the bees because some daffodils are just starting to open...but it won't take long with a warm-up ...
I had house finches visiting and trying to get some last year too...they love the hummingbirds grape jelly too.
I just walked to the window and the woodpecker was enjoying the nectar again...I think I have him hooked. Didn't have a chance to get the camera.
