Downy Woodpecker – Page 2 – CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography

Downy Woodpecker Nest

While helping out at Reifel this afternoon the highlight was a Downy Woodpecker nest.

Both the male,

… and female Downy Woodpeckers were actively feeding young.

Robin + Downy Woodpecker

This afternoon’s walk was to the South Arm Marshes. While there was lots of warbler activity, they were too high up in the tree tops for photos.

The American Robins were busy foraging for food along the trail,

… and this Downy Woodpecker was the only other real photo opportunity.

This afternoon’s goal was to focus on song birds. While I did see Orange-crowned, Yellow and Yellow-rumped Warblers, they were sticking to the tree tops and not cooperating for photos. So it was time to change gears and get something closer to the ground.

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While I initially thought this was a Lincoln’s Sparrow, thanks to Liron’s comment, it is actually a young Chipping Sparrow.

Here it appears to have caught itself a large ant.

The Chipping Sparrow was busy scooting around foraging on the side of the trail. While constantly on the move, I did manage to keep up and get a couple of shots.

Bonus bird of the day was this Downy Woodpecker.