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Feb 19, 2015 20:09 | #1

"Dirty Harry" the Hairy Woodpecker continues to visit my feeder. Not sure why he looks like this, but he has been dirty for a couple of months.

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He's even dirty on the backside!

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He tries to look cute, but it's a struggle!

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Here he is back in December 2014.

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Feb 19, 2015 20:21 | #2

Nice set Sandy, interesting story.

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Feb 19, 2015 23:04 | #3

Nice set Sandy.

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Feb 20, 2015 07:57 | #4

What is that little devil getting into, Great stuff Sandy

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Feb 20, 2015 08:19 | #5

Nice set Sandy.

Perhaps he needs a fancy bird bath setup to go with that feeder....

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Feb 20, 2015 11:56 | #6

Cool pictures and GREAT title to the thread! Nice job Sandy!

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Feb 20, 2015 13:17 | #7

I'm wondering if he's been getting into sap? I've seen birds around here do it, then get sticky and dirty.

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Feb 20, 2015 13:49 | #8

Hah, I had a Downey a year ago that looked like that for a time. The sap idea is the best suggestion I've heard. Good shooting, Sandy.

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Feb 20, 2015 17:59 | #9

Thank you everyone for checking out "Dirty Harry," and for taking the time to comment. The woodpeckers all drink out of my heated pan of water, but I have never seen one take a bath! In the summer, they have their choice of the pan of water, or the bird bath...but still no bathers!

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Feb 24, 2015 10:48 | #10

He certainly is a mess Sandy!
Great captures displaying "His Messiness" too. I've also seen dirty woodpeckers around and similar to Beekeepers' hypothesis someone remarked to me about the tree in which they may live. I also don't think I've ever seen the red crown split into 2 parts like that. I hope it's not related to ill health and that he graces your feeders for some time to come.

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Feb 24, 2015 19:39 | #11

CamFan01 wrote in post #17447417

Thanks Steve! I have been concerned about his health at times too, but he acts okay, and eats suet often.

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