This post is about the woodpeckers we saw this spring, all of them actually an stay around all year.
Downy Woodpeckers are common and are seen all year round.
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Downy Woodpecker |
Pileated Woodpeckers are always a treat to see.
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Pileated Woodpecker |
While we were in Ontario, we saw a Red-bellied Woodpecker, which we don't have here, it kept coming to the feeders.
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Red-bellied Woodpecker |
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Red-bellied Woodpecker |
Another Downy picture
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Downy Woodpecker |
Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers could be seen at our house for about two weeks, and we have even been hearing them into the summer some
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker |
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker |
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Pileated Woodpecker |
Flickers aren't as common, say as a Downy, but aren't seen every day.
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Northern Flicker singing, 'Yellow Shafted' |
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Northern Flicker |
Hairy woodpeckers are almost as common as Downy's, though not quite.
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Hairy Woodpecker |
One of the suet cages fell down, that didn't stop the Pileated Woodpecker from grabbing a bite to eat!
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Pileated Woodpecker eating suet on the ground |
The Pileated stuck around for quite awhile, and it isn't too shy, so I got some amazing pictures!
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Pileated Woodpecker |
I really love this picture, it looks so adorable!
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Pileated Woodpecker |
Here is a video I got of a flicker singing. :D
I decided to also group Hummingbirds and nighthawks with the woodpeckers.
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female Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
This is a male ruby throated hummingbird, but it's throat looks really black
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird |
I've seen nighthawks on several occasions this year, once they were in a huge flock
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Flock of nighthawks |
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Common Nighthawk |
Stay tuned for the next post!
Woodpeckers are one of my favourite birds but I didn't know there were so many different kinds! Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures.
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