tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139421497584248575.post4817930834021124269..comments2023-11-05T08:04:57.962-06:00Comments on Penelopedia: Nature and Garden in Southern Minnesota: Hairy WoodpeckerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11830553767527010173noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139421497584248575.post-57212207044345929752011-08-05T09:16:27.779-05:002011-08-05T09:16:27.779-05:00Dan- thanks, that's a good tip. We had one on ...Dan- thanks, that's a good tip. We had one on a feeder in the evening that seemed on the large side, but I couldn't get a great look at its beak. I saw spots on the outer tail feathers, though, so I knew it must be a downy.<br /><br />Ashley - I'm glad to help fill the woodpecker void. We've only had them as regular visitors (mostly the downy woodpecker) for the past nine months or so, and I love to watch them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830553767527010173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139421497584248575.post-72262146338373947432011-08-03T23:36:21.403-05:002011-08-03T23:36:21.403-05:00Figures... male birds always get the fancy feather...Figures... male birds always get the fancy feathers.<br /><br />Great shots! Adorable. I see the subtle difference between different woodpeckers now, but unfortunately I can't put it to use because I've only seen a woodpecker about twice in my life... Sad, eh? These pictures help fill the void.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2139421497584248575.post-62832224476610591862011-08-03T20:25:33.761-05:002011-08-03T20:25:33.761-05:00Also note the white outer tail feathers on the Hai...Also note the white outer tail feathers on the Hairy Woodpecker. Downy's usually have black spots on their outer tail feathers.Dan Tallmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866930576252147015noreply@blogger.com