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.
Downy Woodpecker on nearby magnolia branches.
Then he landed on a deck railing.
Hmm, which one shall I take?
I’ll take half of one to start …
neihtn 
You have so cute models around 🙂
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Yes, my backyard is blessed with all these birds. 🙂
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Great pictorial story,HienSplendid photos of the beautiful bird,perfect timing in all phases 🙂
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Thanks you Doda!
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I loved the expression on his face 😀
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He’s probably somewhere between beatific and bemused. 🙂
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The woodpecker is so beautiful, thanks for sharing your pictures throughout the years.
I am so grateful !
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Thank you Co Khanh!
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-17 C! That is way too cold! Great captures of Woodpecker, love the last one. 🙂
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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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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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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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It may have taken a while but it was worth it, great photos!
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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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Wonderful capture!
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Thank you Greg, as always!
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YOU are a “Mạnh Thường Quân” for Birds. Can you translate to English MTQ?
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Maybe that translates to “benefactor” ?
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