PORTRAIT OF A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER – Marilyn Armstrong

/ Marilyn Armstrong

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.

A good look at the beak and head. This is one small, but tough bird!

Fabulous profile but messy eater

Testing the buffet

Aren’t I a handsome bird?

16 thoughts on “PORTRAIT OF A RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER – Marilyn Armstrong”

    • 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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