These birds in our next door neighbors' tree are about the size of a sparrow, if my memory is correct. I tried to find out what they are, and they could possibly be downy woodpeckers, but their heads seem smaller to me. I wasn't able to get as close as I wanted to, because they flew away before the photos started to focus well. I don't know if I'll see them again, or if they were just passing through.
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Maybe they aren't mature yet?
ReplyDeleteteeny and what a gorgeous tree below lovely sandy
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was the downy woodpecker. Looks like he/she is busy trying to find insects for lunch.
ReplyDeleteThey can be downy or hairy woodpeckers. I think a red spot helps with identification but really it does not matter as they are such good birds to have in the garden. I hope they stick around for you.
ReplyDeletegreat birds! They eat bugs! :-)
ReplyDeleteCameron
Nice photography flowers!
ReplyDeleteThose look like Downeys. Hairys are more robin-sized, with much longer bills.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby has severe dislike of woodpeckers because they peck holes all over the house. But, I think they are kind of cute! I think they are Downeys, as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think they're Downy's as well;-) Hard to tell if they're young, (siblings?) or even older (parents!)...but they are cute!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
purrs and love
Luna(from Brazil)
Gord's folks have woodpeckers on their farm ... boy, are they noisy!
ReplyDeleteI played too :)
Nice shots :) I can't help you with what they are because I've never seen any around here.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots :)
ReplyDeleteI love also the cartoon from
woody woodpecker....... LOL
Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :)
Woodpeckers are wonderful ... great bug eaters! Wonderful shots. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLook like Downey's to me. Cute little guys. We have the Pileated ones here - theey look like Woody Woodpecker!
ReplyDeleteThey're really pretty. I like the colors.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, You posted a comment on In the garden on my post, Getting growing. Well, I posted a reply but I wasn't sure you would get it so Here I am! Tina does a veggie garden update the 20 th of each month and I've joined the bandwagon, so my veggie are linked in the sidebar, and posted on my blog. Just thought you'd like to know, you left such a wonderful comment.
ReplyDeleteCute little birdies.
Great pics, it reminds we of the time two BIG woodpeckers came under the car port, I heard them and thought someone was knocking at the door, went to see who it was, no one was there, went back to working and heard it again, after about the third time I looked out the window and saw what it was. They can really do some damage to wood.
ReplyDeletePrayers, Bo
Wonderful photos.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you caught them in the act!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue~~ Nice birds! Love the black and white markings. And thank you Sue for your nice compliments on my blog. It's always fun to "visit" with you.
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