Mrs. Downy Woodpecker Posted on January 6, 2009 by JK Reply January 6, 2009 This is a female Downy Woodpecker. Downys are the smallest woodpeckers in North America. Their diminutive size allows them to forage amongst twigs and shrubs that larger woodpeckers cannot access. JK
A Real Head Banger Posted on July 8, 2008 by JK Reply July 8, 2008 I took this pic of a Downy Woodpecker hard at work back in March. If you look close, you can see a fine spray of wood. JK