Saturday, June 20, 2009

Some Kind of Small Woodpeckers for Camera Critters




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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21 comments:

  1. DarlaJune 20, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Maybe they aren't mature yet?

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  2. i beatiJune 20, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    teeny and what a gorgeous tree below lovely sandy

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  3. donnaJune 20, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    My first thought was the downy woodpecker. Looks like he/she is busy trying to find insects for lunch.

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  4. tinaJune 20, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    They 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.

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  5. F CameronJune 20, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    great birds! They eat bugs! :-)

    Cameron

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  6. Ana-MariaJune 20, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Nice photography flowers!

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  7. sweetbayJune 20, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Those look like Downeys. Hairys are more robin-sized, with much longer bills.

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  8. Chloe mJune 20, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    My 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.

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  9. JanJune 20, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    I think they're Downy's as well;-) Hard to tell if they're young, (siblings?) or even older (parents!)...but they are cute!

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  10. Cezar and LéiaJune 20, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Magnificent pictures!
    Have a nice weekend!
    purrs and love
    Luna(from Brazil)

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  11. Teena in TorontoJune 20, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Gord's folks have woodpeckers on their farm ... boy, are they noisy!

    I played too :)

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  12. Nikki - Notes of LifeJune 20, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Nice shots :) I can't help you with what they are because I've never seen any around here.

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  13. AnyaJune 20, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Beautiful shots :)
    I love also the cartoon from
    woody woodpecker....... LOL

    Kareltje =^.^=
    Anya :)

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  14. SnapJune 20, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    Woodpeckers are wonderful ... great bug eaters! Wonderful shots. Thanks!

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  15. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Look like Downey's to me. Cute little guys. We have the Pileated ones here - theey look like Woody Woodpecker!

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  16. AnnaJune 20, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    They're really pretty. I like the colors.

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  17. DawnJune 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Hi 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.
    Cute little birdies.

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  18. bopeepJune 20, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    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.
    Prayers, Bo

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  19. SusanJune 20, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Wonderful photos.

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  20. June 20, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Looks like you caught them in the act!

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  21. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 12:43 AM

    Hi 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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