Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Wild Bird Wednesday

Wild Bird Wednesday #52
 

This is the handsome pair of Downy Woodpeckers that lives in our neighborhood.   I see them often, but don't always have my camera handy, but on this day I did ... 
 
 Mr. Downy, helping himself to some suet ...

 
Mrs. Downy waiting her turn ...
 
and waiting ...
 
Finally ... tired of waiting, she moved to a different suet feeder.  What ever happened to "Ladies First"?
 
And, One year it is for Wild Bird Wednesday ... Congratulations, Stewart (didn't I do this already:)

17 comments:

Sandee said...

Great captures on these two pretty birds. In the animal kingdom sometimes it's all about them.

Have a terrific day. ☺

Sylvia K said...

Lovely, beautiful birds and terrific captures, Andrea!! These are as great as watching them out of my window!

EG CameraGirl said...

I love downies (and hairies, too)! Such friendly birds...at least at my feeder.

Unknown said...

Great Downy shots!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Hootin Anni said...

Handsome pair indeed. Love the photo of the one with the peanut!!

FAB said...

Lovely shots Andrea.

The Queen Jester said...

I love the way they use their tail as a kickstand while clinging to the food source.

mick said...

Great photos of the very handsome woodpeckers.

Brian King said...

Great shots! We had a pair at the feeders over the winter. The male would always run the female off until he was finished.

eileeninmd said...

Love the sweet Downies! Great shots!

Karen said...

Terrific shots. I love these birds, but only see them in the winter.

Unknown said...

Beautiful photos!

Anonymous said...

I know this pair! They have been coming for years. I love them.
You have a way with a camera & bird shots, especially. Good shots.

Stewart M said...

Hi there - great pictures of these little woodpeckers.

I wonder if WBW did not show up because of some issue with scheduling? Who knows - but thanks for the information.

Cheers and thanks for the link to WBW.

Stewart M

Andrea @ From The Sol said...

Thanks for stopping by Sandee. I enjoy hearing from you ...

Andrea

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Those woodpeckers are always way too cute...yes!

Edna B said...

These woodpeckers are gorgeous! Doesn't the Mrs have the sweetest look on her face? We have some here, and everyone enjoys watching them at the feeders. Your photos are wonderfully sharp and clear. Nice! You have a great evening, hugs, Edna B.

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