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Downy woodpecker dispute

Picoides pubescens

Description:

On a very overcast, cold day this pair of downy woodpeckers got into a fast and furious dispute about sharing the suet and sunflower feeders. Meanwhile, a female ignored them and got her fill of suet.

Habitat:

My yard

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4 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 10 years ago

Belated thanks for your nice comments, JenKnight, KerryHawkins and Saladmander! One of them flew away and came back later.

Saladmander
Saladmander 10 years ago

Awesome! Hope they decided to share. Great photos!

KerryHawkins
KerryHawkins 10 years ago

Love the series Maria

JenKnight
JenKnight 10 years ago

What a great shot!

Maria dB
Spotted by
Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on May 2, 2013
Submitted on May 6, 2013

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