Downy Woodpecker: A little Downy Woodpecker was on the seed block, and my wife said it had been there for quite some time without moving. So after I took this photo, I decided to see...

Jon Erdmann Loc: Kalispell, MT

A little Downy Woodpecker was on the seed block, and my wife said it had been there for quite some time without moving. So after I took this photo, I decided to see if it would move... looked at its eye and I saw movement, then saw it open its beak... it allowed me to get within just inches, and decided that it was time to fly the feeder. I'm glad that it was okay. This one taken with my Canon 7D Mark II and the Sigma 150-600 telephoto lens.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Good work, Jon!

taffspride Loc: Originally Wales, now the Sunshine State

Jon Erdmann wrote:

A little Downy Woodpecker was on the seed block, and my wife said it had been there for quite some time without moving. So after I took this photo, I decided to see if it would move... looked at its eye and I saw movement, then saw it open its beak... it allowed me to get within just inches, and decided that it was time to fly the feeder. I'm glad that it was okay. This one taken with my Canon 7D Mark II and the Sigma 150-600 telephoto lens.

Good shot Jon. Well captured.

Iechyd da

Ann

Jon Erdmann Loc: Kalispell, MT

Thank you both so much

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Jon Erdmann wrote:

A little Downy Woodpecker was on the seed block, and my wife said it had been there for quite some time without moving. So after I took this photo, I decided to see if it would move... looked at its eye and I saw movement, then saw it open its beak... it allowed me to get within just inches, and decided that it was time to fly the feeder. I'm glad that it was okay. This one taken with my Canon 7D Mark II and the Sigma 150-600 telephoto lens.

Jon, this little guy must feel like he just won the jackpot 🥇

rwm283main Loc: Terryville, CT

Sometimes they will freeze if there is a hawk in the vicinity.
Nice shot.

CCPhotoist Loc: Cape Cod

Cute.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Quite nice, Jon.

tcthome Loc: NJ

Stlawrence

Great shot. It looks to be a female, for what it's worth.

PhotoPhred Loc: Cheyney, Pa

Very nice. I love these birds. Thanks.

Oldmanwalking Loc: Sevierville, Tn

Beautiful photo. I just bought that same lens and I'm excited to use it.

Jon Erdmann Loc: Kalispell, MT

Thank you all so much, it's mate comes around too.