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Picoides spp.
Polka-dot feather, found in middle of creekside trail, approx. 3 inches.
Mixed woods
Spotted on Sep 16, 2012
Submitted on Sep 17, 2012
5 Comments
Downy woodpecker :)
Thanks for your suggestions, the sapsuckers had yet to arrive to the area, so it is definitely a downy or hairy.
unusual.
Agree! Maybe a yellow-bellied sapsucker?
Possibly from a woodpecker is my guess.