A couple of Downy Woodpeckers have moved into the Birch Tree in our backyard. The male Downy flew by the hole that they are trying to nest in with food in his mouth. The female poked out of the hole and ate it right from his mouth!
She is hard to see, but she is sticking her head out of the hole
They have been making the hole for a few weeks now, and I think there might be eggs My cousin Sammie and I were watching the hole today after school as the female kept on poking her head out. After awhile, she flew away, so maybe there are not eggs yet.
Downy Woodpecker by Birdfreak
Also in the yard today I saw White-crowned Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, American Crow, Lincoln’s Sparrow (which my Mom helped me find), American Goldfinch, and Northern Cardinal. I did not bird all weekend because I had a big baseball tournament.
I hope our new neighbors like the Birch Tree neighborhood!
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Wonderful neighbor you have and sweet sparrows that arrived! Lincoln’s is a great find!
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