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Woodpecker at a Hummingbird Feeder
Sally Teschon writes:
Is it usual that Woodpeckers are drinking from hummingbird feeders? (See photo above.)
It was news to me, but apparently not uncommon. Link is here.
Thanks, Sally!
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what Carol said! Nice pic!
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I have seen the Downy Woodpeckers drinking from the hummingbird feeders at the McFaul Wildlife Center in Wyckoff.
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what Carol said! Nice pic!
Carol Flanagan
I have seen the Downy Woodpeckers drinking from the hummingbird feeders at the McFaul Wildlife Center in Wyckoff.