Thursday, May 08, 2008

Hairy Woodpeckers

A pair of Hairy Woodpeckers
come to the nut feeders by my office window.
I seldom take their picture.

Today they were on the deck.
The male sounded his arrival.

These are medium sized woodpeckers,
9 inches (22.5 cm) head to tail.

Much bigger than the small look-a-like Downy Woodpecker.

I was so pleased they stayed for pictures.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousThursday, May 08, 2008

    I love looking at your pictures. I am looking to purchase a new camera. What kind do you use? I think you take great pictures with it :)

    Thanks a bunch!
    Susie

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  2. kkrynoThursday, May 08, 2008

    Birds are great, aren't they!? They make anyone smile.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowFriday, May 09, 2008

    Such a handsome couple.

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  4. JayneFriday, May 09, 2008

    I've yet to see a Hairy, but I can see how one can easily think they have. I'll have to remember the size difference. Lovely shots Sherry. :c)

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  5. CherylFriday, May 09, 2008

    I love woodpeckers...I get a lot here as there is a lot of dead wood in the garden. They are a joy to see, thank you Sherry.

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  6. QFriday, May 09, 2008

    Dear Susie,
    I have a Nikon D50. I do not think they make it anymore. A D70 or D90 would be about the same I think.
    I do enjoy taking the pictures of the birds and bugs and blooms in my backyard!
    Glad you enjoy them too.
    Sherry

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  7. QFriday, May 09, 2008

    Dear Vikki,
    I do love the birds. It has been so cool the butterflies have not been out so I have been spending time with the birds!
    It will warm up soon and I will be chasing bees and butterflies.
    Sherry

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  8. QFriday, May 09, 2008

    Dear Lisa,
    They are handsome and big! As big as the Red-bellies.
    The Downy is little and looks similiar. I would love to see a Hairy and a Downy on the peanuts at the same time. I think it would be a great picture.
    Sherry

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  9. QFriday, May 09, 2008

    Dear Jayne,
    The Hairy is big. Once you see one you will immediately know it is a Hairy. One pair lives near. Last year they had two babies. I hope they are successful again this year.
    Sherry

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  10. QFriday, May 09, 2008

    Dear Cheryl,
    The Woodpeckers come to my gardens for the nuts. I do not have any dead wood for them. I think the little woods near by does. I too love the Woodpeckers.
    Sherry

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  11. MelSaturday, May 10, 2008

    Hi Sherry!
    I was sure I commented here before, maybe blogger ate my comment :(
    Just wanted to say: 'BEAUTIFUL!!'

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  12. QTuesday, May 13, 2008

    Dear Mel,
    Blogger does eat comments and sometimes entire posts are gobbled up!
    The Hairy Woodpeckers are beautiful birds. They will have little ones before long too!
    Bird songs,
    Sherry

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