Temperatures are plummeting today and may reach 0° F (-17° C) by tonight, while the wind has started howling outside. I put out roasted peanuts for the birds, and the Downy Woodpecker, who had refrained from eating them in previous weeks, finally relented and started today.
inesephoto said:
You have so cute models around 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Yes, my backyard is blessed with all these birds. 🙂
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DG MARYOGA said:
Great pictorial story,HienSplendid photos of the beautiful bird,perfect timing in all phases 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks you Doda!
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T Ibara Photo said:
I loved the expression on his face 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
He’s probably somewhere between beatific and bemused. 🙂
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Khanh P said:
The woodpecker is so beautiful, thanks for sharing your pictures throughout the years.
I am so grateful !
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Co Khanh!
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Amy said:
-17 C! That is way too cold! Great captures of Woodpecker, love the last one. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Amy! It only got only got down to -15° C the current temperature, still too cold to go outside for too long.
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Dalo 2013 said:
Great shots yet again Hien, and good to see the Downy visiting you again ~ and he is probably smart to get any food that is around with the weather you are having. Think happy and warm thoughts, wish you a great weekend.
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neihtn2012 said:
He’s been coming to our bird feeder since he was a fledgling following his mother around. Thanks Randall, Happy Valentine Day and I hope you have tomorrow, Presidents Day, off also.
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quietsolopursuits said:
It may have taken a while but it was worth it, great photos!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Jerry. In the beginning I was surprised that a few species of birds would not eat the peanuts, sticking to their regular sunflower seeds. Now, a few weeks later, almost all of them are. The sparrows still won’t, but that’s perhaps because they tend to eat at ground level.
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kiaman2012/Greg said:
Wonderful capture!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Greg, as always!
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nhi said:
YOU are a “Mạnh Thường Quân” for Birds. Can you translate to English MTQ?
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neihtn2012 said:
Maybe that translates to “benefactor” ?
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