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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Saturday Critters ~ 57 ~

I don't think my Woodpeckers stayed with me this summer.
I had not noticed they were gone,
until they started to return in Autumn.
 
I saw one in the tree outside my window and I thought...
"I have not seen one of you in a long time,
yet I did not realize you were missing"!
So were they gone? I'm not really sure but they are here now,
and they are posing beautifully for pictures.
 
This is a Female Downy Woodpecker
I had the window open for theses images,
she stayed for about 30 seconds,
just long enough to capture these pretty images, 
as she showed off all her sides!
 










No cropping was needed and these pictures are not edited.
Sharing images of my pretty Downy Woodpecker with 
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any ole' critter will do!

January 7, 2015
 
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33 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Debbie, these are all fantastic shots of the pretty Downy woodie.. Well done, was it cold hanging out the window? Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend!

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  2. Brian KingJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Excellent! One of my favorites! She posed very nicely! The woodpeckers have been a bit scarce here this winter. I don't seem them daily as in the past.

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  3. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    This is a darling of a bird and you are so fortunate to have this come to your garden. These are fabulous images. Have a wonderful weekend.

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  4. DIMIJanuary 17, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    What a beautiful bird,Debbie!!I have never see before!
    Great closeups!Excellent shots!
    Dimi...

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    cutest dang thing! adorable! the 3rd shot is SO cute!

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  6. Maureen @ Josephina BallerinaJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Oh MY! She certainly did pose for you, didn't she?! I adore their, well, downy look.
    :) m & jb (who points out that she has a downy belly)

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  7. MontanagirlJanuary 17, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    Wow - Such nice shots of the little Downy! It's always nice when one can open a window for photos. They're a lot of fun to have around.

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  8. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 17, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    So sweet and pretty. Perhaps they were there all along and just quiet?

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  9. UnknownJanuary 17, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    She's a beauty! She's posing very prettily for you.

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  10. ElaJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Excellent shots ! This bird is beautiful !
    Have a happy weekend :)

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  11. Adam JonesJanuary 17, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    What a pretty little thing and your pictures are brilliant.

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  12. Lisa GordonJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    Debbie, this little one is just adorable. I don't think I've seen such a small woodpecker.

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  13. SallyJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    So, so cute. I've never seen one! You captured her beautifully. :)

    xoxo

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  14. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥January 17, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Hi Margaret!
    Lovely bird.
    I am delighted with your photographic series.
    It's wonderful.
    I wish you a nice Sunday.
    Greetings.
    Lucia

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  15. Judith @ Lavender CottageJanuary 17, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Awesome photos of the female downy through your window. The best I can do is on our peanut feeder as the trees are too far away even with my telephoto lens.

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  16. EG CameraGirlJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Lovely photos, Debbie. Downies are such sweet birds! I have them at my feeder all year long. We serve shelled raw peanuts. ;)

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  17. GigaJanuary 17, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I think he came, he took pictures of you and beautiful. :)

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  18. MuffieJanuary 17, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    She looks a little model, posing every which way!

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  19. Sue (this n that)January 17, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    So pretty Debbie ... it looks like she rather fancied being your model. You took some beauties of her too. I so admire the patterns on the underside of her tail - exquisite!
    Enjoy your weekend :D)

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  20. The Furry GnomeJanuary 17, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Interesting little patch of feathers just above it's bill that I never noticed before. Great pictures Debbie!

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  21. A Colorful WorldJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    Gorgeous pictures of the downy, Debbie! I am so glad they have come back to visit you!

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  22. StephanieJanuary 18, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    She really was showing off, wasn't she! I love the third picture - so beautiful :) Hugs to you!

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  23. BreathtakingJanuary 18, 2015 at 2:59 AM

    Awww Sweetness itself!:) They are all gorgeous images.

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  24. FloralieJanuary 18, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    Very beautiful thank you :)

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  25. Miss Knew JerseyJanuary 18, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    It's woodsy where I live, and we are surrounded by woodpeckers all year. My feeders are popular places for them during the winter. I love them so much! These are beautiful photos.

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  26. LinetteJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    ♥ Omgosh I so love Downy Woodpecker they're so adorable and those photo shots showed her off perfectly well. ♥

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  27. 21 WitsJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Adorable sweet little thing. I just adore every turn of his/her head. Too cute. You are so lucky to capture this.

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  28. Laura. MJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    Very cute, allowed to take lots of pictures :))

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  29. Author R. Mac WheelerJanuary 18, 2015 at 5:12 PM

    Oh how sweet. We don't have any of those critters down here.

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    She did stay still and pose for you. Nice shots. I notice as they approach the feeder, they hang on the pole for what seems like forever, head looking back and forth as if to make sure the coast is clear.

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Those photos are absolutely magnificent!

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  32. JillJanuary 19, 2015 at 8:09 PM

    These photos are wonderful! What a pretty little bird that is!

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  33. Bethany CarsonJanuary 19, 2015 at 10:11 PM

    Lovely shots of the woodpecker, Debbie! You put those 30 seconds to very good use!

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