I looked out the front door the other day just in time to see a young Red-bellied Woodpecker at the suet.
It is so funny looking.....like it is bald. Very "gawky" adolescent looking :-)
It liked the suet and seemed to want to hang around, so I filled all the suet feeders.
I think this is the first young one I have ever seen at my feeders. I'm glad to know I have a successful mating pair around. I see the adults from time to time.
Posing
Not the best focus, but a close-up of the head.
Hanging underneath. I hope it stays around for awhile.
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8 comments:
I have never, ever seen a young or baby woodpecker...I bet he does stay around as long as you put out suet.
He does have that awkward adolescent look.
We have a couple of young woodpeckers at our suet feeders as well. This must have been a good year for woodpecker families.
Cute little guy, Mary. Have you seen a juvie Red-Headed one? They are so unique --with their all-black heads.
Hugs,
Betsy
How cool! I've never seen a youngster before at my feeders. Great captures!
Nice pictures! I have had a young one like that around for quite a while now. I never see it with it's parents, but it definitely likes the suet. I need to post my pictures, but for some reason just haven't done it.
Excellant mary! The pair I had here during the winter seem to have left. I've never seen a Red-bellied youngster before.
B.
Great looking bird Mary.
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