After the Blue Jay left, the Woodpecker hung around to enjoy a feed at the flat feeder. Woodpeckers aren’t picky and are just as happy eating from the hanging feeder.
I think they get to eat faster on the flat feeder.
For many critters, faster is better. Fewer interruption by other winged locals. I got some really good pictures of this guy.
This first one really shows how big and sharp that beak is. Add to that, his skull is twice as thick as other birds and he is very strong for his size. Other birds don’t want to mess with woodpeckers.
Two big Blue Jays tried to confront him today. For about 2 seconds and then they changed their minds and flew up into the trees. They were bigger, but one peck from this little guy’s beak and they would be goners.
Categories: birds, Birds, Blackstone Valley, Marilyn Armstrong, Photography, Woodpeckers, Woods
He is indeed a handsome birdie! How awesome to be able to watch his antics! Thank you for sharing! π
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He’s very fearless with other birds. And they are very submissive to him. He’s the mini king. The BIG woodpecker — that one who REALLY looks like Woody — he is the king. But he’s not a seed eater, so he just flies by on his way to the next tree.
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King of the bird feeder…..
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He is certainly the king of OUR birdfeeders!
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I wouldn’t argue with that beak either! What a beauty though. π
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Great profile of woodpecker. Tough looking dude. Is it me or is that head profile VERY familiar? Ugh – Sorry, Woody.
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Lol! That’s him…! π
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Aha! You see the resemblance, too, Alli. Great!
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From that angle, you can see how long and sharp it is. It’s also very strong. It can cut through any wood, including oak,
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Ooooch. Lethal!
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Great captures of a woodpecker! He’s very handsome indeed!
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He is one of the most interesting, handsome birds in our local woods.
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Awesome bird.
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Great coloring, too. I love his black & white ladderback.
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Absolutely. A work of beauty by nature.
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