Monday, January 21, 2013

What's That?!

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Yep, it's a Downy!!!
 
I've been waiting all winter for one of these little guys to show up. The other evening just before sunset, I glanced out the bedroom window, and there he was!

He hopped off the feeder as soon as he heard the camera click,

then made his way up the tree, and flew off.
It was about a 30 second glimpse, but I was thrilled.


WILD BIRD WEDNESDAY
OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY
 
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55 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    i love these little guys. glad you got to see one at your place!

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  2. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 21, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    So sweet. You got pictures like that in 30 seconds! I'm really impressed. I can't even move my finger that fast ;>)

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  3. Sylvia KJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    Oh, I love these little ones, too!! And what great shots you got, Karen!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    He's a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  5. DebbieJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    awesome karen....they are so cute!! so happy you got to see him.

    that last shot is perfection!!

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  6. carol l mckennaJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    What a beauty and what lovely photography ~ So sweet!

    (A Creative Harbor) ^_^ on Blogger

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  7. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    You managed to catch some great photos too! How exciting to finally have one come to your place.

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Oh it is beautiful and your camera works:) Yeah Hug B

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  9. RalphJanuary 21, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    The shy avian seemed to know which tree to land in - the one nearest the photographer. Maybe his interest was in showing off his downy feathers and ruby trim. If not, we still enjoy the exploits of this handsome bird!

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  10. Gemma WisemanJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Amazing colour contrasts in this little character! And love that little red top knot! Looks so cheeky!

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  11. CarverJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Great shots of the downy woodpeckers. They move up and down my trees so fast, I rarely get decent shots of them. You did a great job.

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  12. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Those little guys are so cute. Glad you got those 3 photos in 30 seconds. It takes me that long to get my camera ready. No wonder I can't capture any birds.

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  13. Gail DixonJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    Wow! I'd be thrilled too! I've been waiting on ours but so far he's a no-show. You got some really great shots with such a short window of opportunity. Way to go!

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  14. Luna MirandaJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    this is a beautiful little bird. terrific shots! glad you captured him.:p

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  15. Jeannette StGJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:27 PM

    I can tell, you were prepared! And it was worth the wait:) This one has such a striking pattern on his feathers!

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  16. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    He's beautiful! Love his black and white feathers with that bright pop of red! Great shots!

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  17. Joop ZandJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:27 AM

    These woodpeckers are so nice..... i like your pictures Karen.

    Greetings, Joop

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  18. LizJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Cool captures.

    My entries:
    Liz (mcn)
    Liz (mot)

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  19. lina@womens perspectivesJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:16 AM

    Lovely bird. Perfect captures!

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  20. eileeninmdJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:56 AM

    Wonderful shots of the Downy! They are great birds to see at the feeders.

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  21. RajeshJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Wow! very cute little bird.

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  22. EG CameraGirlJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    He'll be back! They are afraid temporarily then get used to humans. :)

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  23. Fun60January 22, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    What great photos you got in such a short space of time.

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  24. UnknownJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    He's a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  25. Andrea @ From The SolJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    I love the little Downy's. They are so beautiful and cute and really sweet. Once they get used to you being around they can be semi tame. I don't blame you for being thrilled ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  26. CarlettaJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    One of the sweetest little guys that come to the feeders. :)
    You got some wonderful shots in the short time frame. I like the one of him nestled between the branches. He found the food so I'm sure he'll be back posing for you before long.

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  27. i stora dragJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Very nice photos! You call it a Downy? In swedish we call it hackspett! :)
    Greetings Pia

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  28. Richard PeglerJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    What a beautiful woodpecker Karen, and superb images! That's also a rather impressive nut feeder you have there!

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  29. RedPatJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Great shot of the handsome creature!

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  30. WayneJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    You gotta wonder how they know the camera's coming out. Maybe thy can hear the ultrasonic focus.

    They are a handsome bird.

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  31. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    You have a beautiful blog!
    Living in the forest,you`d think I`d see the downeys alot at my feeder,but they were like yours,shy.They are now used to me,so perhaps in time,they`ll become used to your comings & goings.At any rate,you got alot of nice pictures! I love the squirrel picture too,they are crafty little buggers,but have been good not to get into the feeder much,relying on the corn & apples I put out for the deer.phyllis

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  32. mickJanuary 22, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    A beautiful bird and how lucky that he stayed long enough for you to get some photos.

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  33. Anni January 22, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Excellent!!!! I swear, the cutie patootie is best on the last photo, but I LOVE 'EM all Karen. I can see why you've been waiting for him to show up, it's a doll face.

    Thanks for linking up at the Bird D'Pot.

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  34. EllieJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Oh he is a good looking wee bird isn't he - I love the flash of red on his head. :)

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  35. HansHBJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Great photos of a lovely bird!
    Well done!

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  36. Gina GaoJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    These are amazing pictures! Good job.

    www.modernworld4.blogspot.com

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  37. LVJanuary 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    A pretty bird captured in all his glorious colors.

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  38. AndreaJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    I love his position in that 3rd photo, slightly in-between the big trunks. You are so quick with focusing.

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    You should be thrilled. Fantastic shots of precious cutie. Well done, Karen!

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  40. IndraniJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    Worth the long wait. Such lovely captures. I don't get to see this variety here.

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  41. Vores haveJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Nice pictures you show a woodpecker :)

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  42. ~~~jennifer~~~January 23, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Glad you finally got pics of the woodpecker. They are great! I, too, have waited to finally get the pic of a certain bird. It has usually been worth the wait.

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  43. Jidhu JoseJanuary 23, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    WoW..its so cute bird

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  44. NancyJanuary 23, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    How exciting for you Karen! I'm spoiled -- and see one or two every day it seems.

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  45. PatJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    They are the cutest little birds! Nice shots.

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  46. HaileyJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Very cute little guy! Great pics!

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  47. Wally JonesJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Really nice shots of one of my favorite woodpeckers!
    Good job! Hope he returns often for you.

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  48. NatureFootstepJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    it is a beautiful pecker and you caught it well. :)

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  49. Stewart MJanuary 24, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    What splendid little birds they are.

    I was rather pleased with my albatross(es?) I have to say!

    Cheers and thanks for the link to WBW.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  50. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 24, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful pics of one of my fave garden friends~

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  51. DeannaJanuary 24, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Love those woodpeckers, such a delight!!

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  52. Rambling WoodsJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Oh looked like he was posing for you. I know it is such a thrill when you see a visitor you've been dying to see. I am sure he won't be alone in his visits for long. Thank you for posting to Nature Notes Karen.. Michelle

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  53. AnneJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    WOW you seized the opportunity and got great shots

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  54. MeJanuary 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Awsome! Finally some woodpecker shots. There great.

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  55. ValerieJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Thanks for sharing your great images and excitement, Karen - delightful!

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