Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on July 27, 2010, 06:41:51 PM

Title: JoAnne Captures Downy Woodpecker At Hummingnbird Feeder
Post by: Henry on July 27, 2010, 06:41:51 PM

Hi Henry,
 
I saw this downy woodpecker at my hummingbird feeder several times this afternoon.

JoAnne


(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/icestorm_080309/01312_G.jpg)

Title: Re: JoAnne Captures Downy Woodpecker At Hummingnbird Feeder
Post by: vtoutdoorguymb on July 27, 2010, 10:56:41 PM

Is it maybe eating bugs out of the feeder and not actually drinking the liquid?

Title: Re: JoAnne Captures Downy Woodpecker At Hummingnbird Feeder
Post by: GamingWeasel on July 28, 2010, 08:01:16 AM

That does seem pretty strange that it would be trying to get the sugar water.

Title: Re: JoAnne Captures Downy Woodpecker At Hummingnbird Feeder
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on July 28, 2010, 02:47:12 PM

I guess we all want a sweet treat once in a while!