The Yellow Rumped Warblers
have returned to my feeders...they will stay here for the winter.
I only see these birds during the cold weather.
They have been nicknamed "Butter-Butt".
They are able to stay north because they are attracted to and able to digest waxy berries of plants like the Bayberry and Wax Myrtles.
They are the only Warbler that does not migrate to Florida.
Male Downy Woodpecker
The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest of all of the woodpeckers,
they excavate a hole in a tree to prepare for nest building.
Males and females are similar, the male has a red patch on the back of it's head, the female does not.
I see both Male and Female Downy Woodpeckers year round.
Female Downy Woodpecker
Sharing today's images with Eileen at
for Saturdays Critters
I always get the Downy and Hairy mixed up. How can you tell the difference between the two for sure?
ReplyDeleteThe downy and hairy have similar markings, but the hairy is longer. I did a comparison post on my website awhile ago. https://craftygardener.ca/downy-hairy-woodpeckers/
Deletethanks linda, this is so helpful. when i compare the 2 in my book, they are so similar. i think the "bushy" hair around their beak is a little different also!!
DeleteThe downies are adorable. All the warblers left here ages ago. They are smart to head south. The poor little things wouldn’t stand our cold.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty warblers. The downy is adorable too, we are luck in having 4 types of woodpeckers visit, and one year we had a red headed one too.
ReplyDeleteHello Debbie,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of the warblers and the Downy Woodpeckers.
They are both great birds to see in your yard!
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
I loved reading about the Yellow-Rumped Warblers' ability to stay north because of the waxy berries! And the male Downy Woodpecker's little red cap is so striking. Great post, Debbie!
ReplyDeleteA lot of people call these Warblers butterbutt here in FL. They are so precious. And thanks so much for your continued prayers and help with the hard times we are going through. Your friendship means the world to me, Debbie! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThose warblers are so cute and you pics are wonderful as usual.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of your feathered friends Debbie.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
All the best Jan
You got EXCELLENT shots of the birds.
ReplyDeleteCute winter guests. Great shots of them!
ReplyDeleteYou do have a great viewing spot for these bird close-ups, Debbie. I liked how the woodpecker was grasping the tree branch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos of your wintering birds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the birds in your yard. The woodpecker is especially stunning.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pics, I don't know if I have seen the first one, love the touch of yellow on him. Our woodpeckers were here for quite awhile and haven't seen them in a few days, not sure if they have gone on or what.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these lovely birds!
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