May 21: Downy Woodpecker

The Downy Woodpecker fledgling was reluctant to become independent. It refused to eat bird seed from the bird feeder at the top of this shepherd's hook. The parents had to patiently taught the fledgling to get its own food.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot! I love how he's peeking around the reed he's perched on.

[GaryW]

Nice capture!