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Downy Woodpecker- calm before the storm

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Dec 21, 2012 00:13 |  #1

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There were at least twenty woodpeckers at our feeder most of the afternoon on 12/19, they seemed to have filled up on all the food they could hold and were just sitting around in the tree. Then on 12/20 blizzard like conditions hit with 45 mph winds and we saw no woodpeckers all day.

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Dec 21, 2012 05:35 |  #2

Very pretty shot! They do know when the bad weather's coming.

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Dec 21, 2012 05:51 |  #3

That is a beautiful shot, that must have really been a sight too see, twenty Woody's all feeding. Funny how they know a big storm is coming in without a satelite or TV station.
I am usually wrong on ID's but if that beak was longer I would think a Hairy instead of a Downy, no spots on the tail and the large black patch on the shoulder all say Hairy but that short beak throws it off. In any event, a great shot, congrats on seeing all the area Woodpeckers all together, Well done!

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Dec 21, 2012 10:19 |  #4

Cool capture, that must have been fun to see.
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Dec 21, 2012 10:23 as a reply to  @ surgemaster's post |  #5

Looks like the Downy's at my feeders. You sure can tell when the weather is going to turn when they devour the food. Mine did the same and we got a foot of snow!

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Dec 21, 2012 12:32 |  #6

Lovely shot.

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Dec 21, 2012 21:33 |  #7

They are certainly more accurate than the weatherman. Very nice shot, love the composition. Thank you for sharing.

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Dec 21, 2012 22:13 as a reply to  @ philk54's post |  #8

Pretty bird and a nice pic Steve. Had one in my yard this morning. No chance for a pic though.:)

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