Sherry8
Wisconsin...zone 4
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject: Not a Hummingbird but he sure enjoys the sweet stuff... |
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This is about the third time I had him visiting my hummingbird feeder...I was glad to have my camera in hand to catch him at it...
Downy woodpecker ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
Downy woodpecker... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
Downy Woodpecker.... ( photo / image / picture from Sherry8's Garden )
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gardengater
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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He is just the sweetest thing, Sherry. You capture the greatest photos. Thank you.
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Sherry8
Wisconsin...zone 4
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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I was taking pictures of my birds in the pergola area and up flew this guy...I was glad to finally capture him. He came a few times last year too...I suppose he wanted to visit before the hummingbirds and Orioles get here and drink it all....Sherry
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Netty
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Too cute! I had no idea that woodpeckers would drink from hummingbird feeders!
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Droopy
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Awww, he's got it all figured out. What a pretty little bird.
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kuntrygal
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He is so cute. He got the hang of it, so he may be back. Love your photos, Sherry.
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glendann
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That is just such a great catch.He is a cutie and has a sweet beak too.
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That's amazingly cute, thank you Sherry.
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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I almost didn't save the last picture...but then I thought to myself that it shows him drinking and is different. I am glad I did..Sherry
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kaseylib
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Wow Sherry, I've never had one go to my sugar feeders. They must be hungry as there aren't many bugs out yet!
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| Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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I've never tried our woodpeckers with any sweet as they seem to love the fat cakes I put out for them. I'm glad you managed to get such great shots of your visitor Sherry as he's a handsome little fellow.
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Sherry8
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kaseylib...I have seen flys, bees, asian beetles here already. Not much for the bees because some daffodils are just starting to open...but it won't take long with a warm-up ...
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Sherry8
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| Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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I had house finches visiting and trying to get some last year too...they love the hummingbirds grape jelly too.
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Sherry8
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I just walked to the window and the woodpecker was enjoying the nectar again...I think I have him hooked. Didn't have a chance to get the camera.
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