December 15, 2021

Downy and Downy

Geese are known for their down, the soft fluffy feathers used in pillows and jackets. So I think it is fair to say they are "downy."


This woodpecker is known as a downy woodpecker. It is smaller than the red-bellied woodpecker and does not sport as much of the color red. 

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  1. Phil Slade4:41 AM, December 16, 2021

    You make a good point Linda. It's not clear why the woodpecker would be named "downy".

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  2. Tom6:05 AM, December 16, 2021

    ...cute.

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  3. David M. Gascoigne,6:07 AM, December 16, 2021

    The female Downy Woodpecker does not have the red cap at all.

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  4. Barbara Rogers7:43 AM, December 16, 2021

    What a great connection, it would have missed my consciousness for the rest of my life if you hadn't pointed it out!!

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  5. William Kendall10:19 AM, December 16, 2021

    Both shots have lovely subjects.

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)1:49 PM, December 16, 2021

    Both definitions of the word work for me. As my grandkids might say "I'm down with that!"

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  7. Michelle1:49 PM, December 16, 2021

    Two great shots. I always like seeing woodpeckers around our farm.

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  8. ...3:41 PM, December 16, 2021

    But nice birds to see anyway

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