Re: [cayugabirds-l] Downy woodpecker behavior question

I am seeing similar woodpecker behavior today. A female Downy has been clinging stock still to the top of a nearly empty suet feeder for the better part of an hour, and not even in a place where she can feed. No other birds are at our feeder area, nor that I can see around feeders next door. I

[cayugabirds-l] Downy woodpecker behavior question

I've been meaning to post this for a few months. I noticed a female downy at my feeder about six weeks ago who did not move for about 25 minutes. I was super busy that day going in and out of the kitchen, and after about two or three minutes, noted she had never moved her position. Usually, she d

[cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker Leg Band

So yesterday at Sapsucker Woods (near Owens Platform) I photographed a male Downy Woodpecker with a metal leg band, with enough resolution to read two sides of the band: http://suan-yong.com/banded/banded.html#dowo The front say "OPEN", the rear -- I initially guessed maybe ABRL (American Bird

[cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker drumming!

In a landscape heavily shrouded by snow, there is an optimistic Downy Woodpecker drumming in my backyard! Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com ***NEW*** Music of the Birds Vol 1

[cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker

This morning I watched from my kitchen window as a female Downy Woodpecker explored every edge and crack in the frame of the french doors, looking for any speck of insect. It was neat to watch her crane her head all around to peer with her bright eyes. Linda Orkin Ithaca, NY -- Don't ask what y

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker at hummingbird feeder

We've seen this behavior several times the past few years.  Since our feeder is only a foot away from a sliding door it's a great way to observe Downies up close without optical assistance. David McCartt --- On Wed, 10/19/11, Dave Nutter wrote: From: Dave Nutter Subject: [cay

Re: [cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker at hummingbird feeder

I have friends on Lower Lake Rd in Seneca Falls who have talked about a Downy that consistently fed from from their hummingbird feeders. Claire Damaske On Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 8:52 PM, Dave Nutter wrote: > My friend Stefhan Ohlström, who lives near EcoVillage on Ithaca's West > HIll, just sent

[cayugabirds-l] Downy Woodpecker at hummingbird feeder

My friend Stefhan Ohlström, who lives near EcoVillage on Ithaca's West HIll, just sent me 2 photos of a Downy Woodpecker clinging awkwardly to a hummingbird feeder and apparently managing to drink from it.  I don't have hummingbird feeders, so I don't know how unusual it is.  It certainly looks rid

Re:[cayugabirds-l] (Downy) Woodpecker Drumming

There was a Black-capped Chickadee singing his sweet "fee-bee" song this morning from the conifers in my front yard. Bill Baker - This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/ -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: htt

[cayugabirds-l] (Downy) Woodpecker drumming!

While outside a few minutes ago photographing, I heard a distant woodpecker, presumably a Downy, drumming. Sign of spring on a very cold day! Marie Marie Read Wildlife Photography 452 Ringwood Road Freeville NY 13068 USA Phone 607-539-6608 e-mail m...@cornell.edu http://www.marieread.com h