I looked out my window and instead of my little Downy Woodpecker visitor I saw this extra large looking Downy and knew immediately it must be a Hairy Woodpecker! This is a first sighting for me but I had read about them and knew they are larger and also have longer beaks than the Downy. It was the male I saw first but he didn't stick around long enough for me to swap lenses on my camera. 20 minutes later, this female showed up and I was ready with my camera. After she left, I put more suet out but I haven't seen them again. They know I've got the goods so I'm sure they'll be back!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
New Visitor! Hairy Woodpecker!
I looked out my window and instead of my little Downy Woodpecker visitor I saw this extra large looking Downy and knew immediately it must be a Hairy Woodpecker! This is a first sighting for me but I had read about them and knew they are larger and also have longer beaks than the Downy. It was the male I saw first but he didn't stick around long enough for me to swap lenses on my camera. 20 minutes later, this female showed up and I was ready with my camera. After she left, I put more suet out but I haven't seen them again. They know I've got the goods so I'm sure they'll be back!
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