What Is This Fellow?
Dec 29, 2017 09:38:52 #
Dec 29, 2017 09:47:05 #
Camera Man wrote:
Put out some sunflower seeds and it will be back. Downy woodpecker.
That’s a thought--thanks for looking.
Dec 29, 2017 09:54:56 #
jaymatt wrote:
I assume it's a woodpecker, but I'm not a bird guy at all. Can someone tell me the particular species?
I also already know it's a bad photo because I shot it hand-held through a double-paned patio door.
I also already know it's a bad photo because I shot it hand-held through a double-paned patio door.
Most will say this bird is a downy woodpecker. It could also be a hairy woodpecker, the beak is the clue. Unfortunately this shot does not give a great, comparative view of the beaks. A downy's beak is shorter and more stubby that that of a hairy.
Dec 29, 2017 10:01:12 #
davidrb wrote:
Most will say this bird is a downy woodpecker. It could also be a hairy woodpecker, the beak is the clue. Unfortunately this shot does not give a great, comparative view of the beaks. A downy's beak is shorter and more stubby that that of a hairy.
I have two or three other shots, but this one is the best beak that I have. Thanks for looking and for the comment.
Dec 29, 2017 10:23:08 #
Even as a novice on birds, I also think it is a woodpecker. it sure looks great.
Dec 29, 2017 11:58:56 #
Dec 29, 2017 12:07:14 #
blacks2 wrote:
Even as a novice on birds, I also think it is a woodpecker. it sure looks great.
Thanks for looking, Mike.
Dec 29, 2017 12:07:36 #
divergeorge wrote:
Male downey woodpecker. Nice shot!
Thanks for looking, George.
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