Adorable Downys
Richelle Hunter
Why do we love to feed the birds all year long? There's always some new action & plenty of entertainment to enjoy at various times during the year!! The past week or two has been no exception and proves once again to be one of the best! It's the time when adults bring their young first of all to the trees, shrubs, fence posts near the feeders, then eventually the young figure out their 'landing gear' & where the food is, joining mom or dad on the feeders!! This past weekend it was time for the Downy Woodpeckers. We've heard their cute squeaks from the trees for several days then noticed they were coming to the feeders. Camera in hand, we captured a few shots of the happenings. We decided to bring home a cage & the peanut feeder fit perfectly!! It provides a little peace & quiet for the smaller birds. While we were concerned that this would also eliminate the Red-bellied Woodpecker, he has proven otherwise figuring out a way to get his share of the peanuts too!
Downy Woodpeckers ~ Learning & Enjoying!!