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Downy Woodpecker enjoying the suet block.
Seeing lots of activity from chickadees, nuthatches, and red-bellied woodpeckers. And the pesky sparrows, guess all God’s creatures get to eat.

Boji wrote: ↑Thu Nov 06, 2025 2:42 pm Downy Woodpecker enjoying the suet block.
Seeing lots of activity from chickadees, nuthatches, and red-bellied woodpeckers. And the pesky sparrows, guess all God’s creatures get to eat.
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Nice.

Boji wrote: ↑Thu Nov 06, 2025 2:42 pm Downy Woodpecker enjoying the suet block.
Seeing lots of activity from chickadees, nuthatches, and red-bellied woodpeckers. And the pesky sparrows, guess all God’s creatures get to eat.
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Yes if you're gonna feed them you can't deny what many call trash birds, they're little bellies need filling too. I don't mind Sparrows as much as I do Starlings.
I believe looking at that beak that it's a female Hairy Woodpecker, but I could be wrong. Beautiful bird whichever it is.
I didn't feed this summer" except Humming birds" and have not filled my feeders yet. I need to put some suet out.

Could be, I thought it looked too small for a Hairy, I know I do get both. During the summer months I only fed the orioles and hummingbirds. Figured the others could fend for themselves.
Got 5” of snow a couple of days ago and everything needs filled which I will do shortly.

Roadside attraction.......

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 20, 2025 3:56 pm Roadside attraction.......

Great catch Ike.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 20, 2025 3:56 pm Roadside attraction.......

That’s a hoot ! Seeing one in the daylight and getting a picture, way cool .
Thanks for sharing.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Thu Nov 20, 2025 3:56 pm Roadside attraction.......

Owls are uber cool Great shot


These two toms crossed the road right in front of me while I was driving into town but I couldn't get my phone out fast enough to get a decent pic. By the time I was able to snap one, they had their backs turned to me (even while keeping a watchful eye on me) and slowly sauntered away as if they couldn't care less that Thanksgiving is only a few days away!

Never call a turkey dumb when it comes to getting food.

chickenman62 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 30, 2025 7:33 pm Never call a turkey dumb when it comes to getting food.

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Just saw this dude as I was driving along a remote stretch of road, made a U turn and got a pic before he flew.

A couple recent visitors And a dang tree rat

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:47 pm Just saw this dude as I was driving along a remote stretch of road, made a U turn and got a pic before he flew.

Nice picture of that dignified gentleman.

Very cool owl shot, Ike.

And Boji, your feeder looks popular.

Thanks, Joe and Mel. I was glad to get that hasty pic taken thru the windshield of my truck. I see Barred Owls somewhat often, but Horned Owls not so much.

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:47 pm Just saw this dude as I was driving along a remote stretch of road, made a U turn and got a pic before he flew.

What a find. Congrats. Love those but seldom see them.

doglegg wrote: ↑Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:28 am

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sun Jan 04, 2026 10:47 pm Just saw this dude as I was driving along a remote stretch of road, made a U turn and got a pic before he flew.

What a find. Congrats. Love those but seldom see them.

Thanks, Floyd. I see them 3 or 4 times a year, but don't have a chance for a pic. In fact, this one was seen at dusk, and I had to lighten up the pic to make it viewable.

Ike, especially fine and interesting owl shots.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:58 pm Ike, especially fine and interesting owl shots.

Thank you, Garry, good to see your posts.

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What is this bird, lol. Mr Bushy Tail aka tree rat has mastered getting the suet. It has taken him awhile with this feeder. I know I could use the hot pepper suet but it is about 3x as expensive so I just let him have at it. And I enjoy his antics.

Cardinals have been abundant this season: 3 males, three females. But I was surprised to see a Red-Winged Blackbird at the feeder today. On the other hand I am less than pleased to have a pair of Cow Birds around. I certainly do not want them around during the nesting season.

Are Cow Birds and Grackles the same bird? I hear the terms used interchangeably here and it causes me to wonder.

Ray