The Downy Woodpecker / myLot

@CarolDM (203410)

Nashville, Tennessee

June 24, 2019 11:58am CST

I put up a second hummingbird feeder. These little birds are so territorial, they like the feeder all to themselves. This morning I saw a bird on the feeder. He was not a hummingbird. This is a Downy woodpecker. The smallest woodpecker in North America. Visiting my hummingbird feeder. I was lucky to get his photo before he flew away. They come through every now and then. I was happy to get a photo this time around. Photo ©CarolDM Having a good day so far? Plans for the week?

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NJ Chicaa

@NJChicaa (122436)

• United States

24 Jun 19

What a pretty bird

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (13468)

• Ireland

24 Jun 19

@caroldm It’s so satisfying just watching birds at a feeder. My plans? Tonight I have a graveyard committee meeting. Yes you heard right.

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (13468)

• Ireland

24 Jun 19

@CarolDM it can be quite contentious!!

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 19

@xFiacre Enjoy and share!

CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 19

I watch them every single day. Rain or shine. Well that sounds like a quiet meeting.

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Hope

@1hopefulman (45114)

• Canada

25 Jun 19

It is so pretty! Thanks for sharing and for feeding them.

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Hope

@1hopefulman (45114)

• Canada

25 Jun 19

@CarolDM I guess he saw an opportunity and made himself at home.

CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Jun 19

And thank you but I didn't feed him, he was checking out the nectar here but he likes seeds.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

24 Jun 19

Lovely Carol you are so fortunate to have the lovely birds nearby. No plans for this week just dentist.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 19

Thank you, these are all in my backyard. This bird was on my deck feeder. Good luck at the dentist.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70022)

• United States

25 Jun 19

@CarolDM Thank you Carol.

Djhoanna li

@Friendlypink (3805)

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25 Jun 19

Wow i havent seen that kind of bird in person. I dont know if we have it here in our country. I am not familiar of what types and how other breed of birds are called.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Jun 19

to sure if you have them or not, these are usually seen only in North America.

Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65276)

• Serbia

24 Jun 19

It's amazing how beautiful pictures are shot.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 19

Thank you! I love photography.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65276)

• Serbia

25 Jun 19

@CarolDM That's really seen.

Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (114793)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Jun 19

Great picture. It is rainy here now.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203410)

• Nashville, Tennessee

24 Jun 19

Thanks, I hope the rain is over soon.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318820)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

25 Jun 19

Beautiful photo of him. I'm glad you were able to get the photo. I've had a good week. A little upset on Thursday, but all's well that ends well. I was just clumsy.