Just pecking away

Picoides villosus - 2014 © Christopher Martin

One of our resident woodpeckers was drumming away for a good part of the afternoon a few days ago.  Several Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers have wintered near our home this year.

2014 © Christopher Martin

The long bill of the Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) was put to good use by this fellow.  He used it to his advantage pecking away at the bark.  I’m not sure if it was idle practice or if, despite the cool temperatures, there were insects to be had.

2014 © Christopher Martin

With warmer temperatures coming back this weekend, I hope to see them out pecking again.

This entry was posted on March 7, 2014 by . It was filed under Wildlife and was tagged with , , , , , , , .

3 responses

  1. forpeace77

    Reblogged this on Life in the Garden and commented:
    Christopher Martin Photography, u gives wonderful images!

    March 9, 2014 at 7:39 am

    Reply
  2. vastlycurious.com

    Wow amazing Chris!

    March 8, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Reply
  3. Godfried

    Beautiful pictures.

    March 7, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Reply

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