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Discussion in 'Wildlife in the Garden' started by Mary Spotswood, Jun 14, 2011.

  1. Mary Spotswood

    Mary Spotswood New Seed

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    I can't tell which one this is, a downy or hairy. It has a small body like a downy but it's bill size is larger like a hairy woodpecker

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    Mary Spotswood, Jun 14, 2011
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    It is a Downey Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpeckers are larger.

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    A lovely shot Mary. :-D
     
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