Project 366 – Post No. 300 – Hairy woodpecker

Originally posted on The Birds are Calling:
What is Project 366? Read more here. The last two post have featured a Downy Woodpeckers, first a female and then a male. There is, however, another woodpecker in town that looks nearly identical to the Downy Woodpecker. The Hairy Woodpecker is a tad larger than the Downy, with a distinctly longer bill. There are also some even… Continue reading Project 366 – Post No. 300 – Hairy woodpecker

Project 366 – Post No. 299 – Male downy woodpecker

Originally posted on The Birds are Calling:
What is Project 366? Read more here. Yesterday’s post featured a female Downy Woodpecker. Today’s post is featuring a male Downy Woodpecker. If it would not be for the red patch on the neck of the male they would be indistinguishable. This male was just a few meters above the feeder where the female was feeding. May the… Continue reading Project 366 – Post No. 299 – Male downy woodpecker