Downey loves suet
Coming for fly-through fast food
Our new way to eat
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Downey Woodpecker
Downey Woodpecker
This Downey has been coming to my suite feeder and enjoying my sunflower seeds all winter. I see him and his mate, who has no red markings on her head coming back and forth. They are such a pleasure to watch. During the winter months they come every day.
Downey and Hairy woodpeckers are almost identical in coloration. The Downey is much smaller in size and has a much shorter beak than the Hairy, according to audobon.org . Another indicator is the red patch on the top of the head of the male. In the Downey, the red patch is usually solid all the way across. On the hairy it is split.
Up to his eyeballs
in suet cake, Downey feasts.
Saves headaches for spring
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Downey Stops for Lunch
This beautiful bird came by today for lunch at my feeder. Winter birds are always a joy to watch. The Downey Woodpecker is a star. His beauty makes him stand out against the gray woods. The perfection of birds always astounds me! They are one of God’s best creations!
Downey loves my suet
Food for winter energy
Poetry in color
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
Winter Birds
Natural Poetry…No words needed!
Photos: Dwight L. Roth
