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Happy Father’s Day
I thought this little video might be nice for Father’s Day, though I can’t swear that it’s the dad downy woodpecker feeding his youngster.
The short video, taken from the window late last week, reminded me of how much our parents nurture us all — and how, when we were little, we were probably too young to appreciate what they did.
According to a book I have on downy woodpeckers, a week after fledging, the young ones "begin to follow their parents in an attempt to increase the chances of being fed."
A popular strategy with many of nature’s little ones.
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My guess, by the red patches, is your Downies are father and son. Happy Father’s Day to all !!
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Happy Father’s Day everyone. My husband, Jeff, cleaned out the owl house today and it wasn’t as yucky as we thought it would be. Lots of Goldfinch feathers (poor things). There was one unhatched owl egg. And interestingly, a new layer of green leaves. Perhaps a squirrel is getting in there? Anyway, Jim, I’m counting on your guidance for installing an owl cam (no pressure or anything).
😉
Thanks for everything!
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My guess, by the red patches, is your Downies are father and son. Happy Father’s Day to all !!
Diana & Jeff
Happy Father’s Day everyone. My husband, Jeff, cleaned out the owl house today and it wasn’t as yucky as we thought it would be. Lots of Goldfinch feathers (poor things). There was one unhatched owl egg. And interestingly, a new layer of green leaves. Perhaps a squirrel is getting in there? Anyway, Jim, I’m counting on your guidance for installing an owl cam (no pressure or anything).
😉
Thanks for everything!