Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker....

I saw this sapsucker in the maple tree earlier today.  I hate to tell him, he is a few weeks too early!  I don't think the sap is flowing in this cold weather.
 He was way up high. Look at that sharp pointy beak.
 Mostly I got back views.
 These two of him digging in the bark were the best.  A juvenile....not much red on the head yet.
Last week we had some warmer temperatures, but now it is in the 20's again.  A nice diversion to see a bird that doesn't often come to visit.

7 comments:

Dorothy said...

I like to see the sapsuckers. I don't see those often. We have lots of Cardinals, Goldfinch, Chipping Sparrows and Brown-headed Nuthatches here.

Richard Lawry said...

It has been awhile since I've seen a sapsucker in my backyard.


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Kerri Farley said...

Hooray for sapsuckers!!

Ruth Hiebert said...

He looks a little cold,hope he fares well.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

I've never seen a sapsucker I don't think.. IF I have, I didn't recognize it... You got some great pictures of him...

Hugs,
Betsy

Becky said...

That dear little bird does look a bit cold. I hope he sticks around for you, and maybe brings a mate.

Rose said...

I had one of the sapsuckers coming here for a while...now it has been more than a week since he was here.