February 29, 2020

Goldfinches and Downy Woodpeckers

Recently Seen in My Back Yard. 

Spinus tristis
The goldfinches eat a variety of seeds. Here they are perched on a pre-filled finch feeding tube. They stay around all year.

The downy woodpeckers are our smallest woodpecker. They stay around all year too.

I was happy to get a photo of two of them together. The one with a red cap is a male.







14 comments:

  1. Hello Linda.
    Beautiful birds and great photos. The downy woodpecker is so cute.

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  2. A great set of pictures - I miss woodpeckers, as we have none in Australia.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  3. Hello, they are some of my favorite birds, the Goldfinches and the cute little Woodpecker. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week ahead. PS, thank you for visiting and commenting on my blog.

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  4. I'm so envious of your sweet little goldfinches Linda, they are so pretty 💛 I'm off on a hike tomorrow morning hoping to catch some bird pics.

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  5. To see these in my back yard would be a dream come true. Magnificent!

    Thank you for stopping by & linking up with us birders at I'd Rather B Birdin this weekend!

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  6. Such sweet little guys (and gals) with their vibrant plumage. Thanks for sharing with me!

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  7. Lucky you, I have not seen a woodpecker for ages. They are around but seeing them is another matter. Have a good week, Diane

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  8. you have to adore the tiny woodpecker. So cute :)

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  9. What wonderful little visitors! They are so bright and cheery!


    Feel free to share at My Corner of the World

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  10. Cute little birds. Nice captures!

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