Adorable Downys

With all the woodpecker threads going around I thought it might be a good time to share some images of my favorite little woodpecker the Downy. Although the smallest in my area, it's also the most populous.

I'd like to start with some of the classic poses.......ladies first of course.

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Awesome shots Steve.

Well Steve lets see....Ok they all are great! I too love the little Woodpeckers. They do have character and are fun to watch even when not shooting.

Awesome set and yes they are adorable! The whole series is great the last one I think is my favorite one but all images are great.

Most excellent indeed Steve, especially the last one, beautiful light. The beak though is pretty long may be a Hairy, though I am usually wrong on any ID.
I think they are my favorites too, love those brave little ones. Great set!

Really very nice Steve

Fantastic series, Steve! Just beautiful. I especially like the over-the-shoulder glamour pose.

Absolutely masterful as always, Steve! Your use of light and composition are impeccable.

Very beautiful set of photographs. We get a few of them here around our feeder but I've yet to get a decent shot.

Well done.

Awesome set, Steve. 1st male(Image #3) looks like he had a rough nite. They do get into some cute or interesting poses.

2n10 wrote in post #16917787
Awesome shots Steve.

Much appreciated as always John.

Grizz wrote in post #16917891
Well Steve lets see....Ok they all are great! I too love the little Woodpeckers. They do have character and are fun to watch even when not shooting.

Haha Craig, too kind as usual! The juvis are out now too so more fun to be had.

butterfly2937 wrote in post #16917950
Awesome set and yes they are adorable! The whole series is great the last one I think is my favorite one but all images are great.

You too are very generous Carol and it's always enjoyed and appreciated.

Oldjackssparrows wrote in post #16917984
Most excellent indeed Steve, especially the last one, beautiful light. The beak though is pretty long may be a Hairy, though I am usually wrong on any ID.
I think they are my favorites too, love those brave little ones. Great set!

Much appreciated as always my friend, but how dare you 2nd guess my ID on this hawk....uhhh, not a hawk....Oh yeah, woodpecker! Off to remedial bird ID school for both of us

Pondrader wrote in post #16918289
Really very nice Steve

Thank you much Jeff, glad you liked them.

depthfinder wrote in post #16918328
Fantastic series, Steve! Just beautiful. I especially like the over-the-shoulder glamour pose.

Always appreciate your kind comments Vivien. I too like the last ones.

grizzerbear wrote in post #16918453
Absolutely masterful as always, Steve! Your use of light and composition are impeccable.

Careful Barry, you're going to give me "the big head" Until then I'll thank you as always for wonderful compliments.

Phoenixkh wrote in post #16918478
Very beautiful set of photographs. We get a few of them here around our feeder but I've yet to get a decent shot.

Well done.

Haha Kim, they can be skittish at times so good luck; and your generous comment is greatly appreciated.

ardeekay wrote in post #16918624
Awesome set, Steve. 1st male(Image #3) looks like he had a rough nite. They do get into some cute or interesting poses.

LOL Rog, yes my backyard is known for it's rowdy parties! Always nice to hear from you my friend.

Lovely series Steve.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #16920245
Lovely series Steve.

Many thanks as always Lester.