Harriette by sunnygreenwood

Harriette

She flits back and forth between the railing and the tree, stashing sunflower seeds in the bark. There's a good view of the all-white outer tail feather, a clue that she is a Hairy rather than a Downy Woodpecker. The best clue is her relative size - Hairys are larger but sometimes it's hard to judge if you don't have anything for comparison.

Many thanks for dropping by.
Great capture, would she like to date my Harry?
December 15th, 2012  
That's a smart bird. She knows you are running a thriving business and she is not taking any chances of running out of snacks.
December 15th, 2012  
Harriette is so pretty and fluffy. Wonderful capture, Anne.
December 15th, 2012  
Vee
I've seen the Downey's before...now I will know the difference if I ever see a Hairy!
December 15th, 2012  
Great capture Anne and good information.
December 15th, 2012  
What a great photo you got of her today! It must be cold- she is all puffed out.
December 15th, 2012  
Wonderful shot Anne
December 15th, 2012  
great capture of her, lovely to hear about her habits, I hope she gets to benefit from her work and the seeds aren't taken by another creature
December 15th, 2012  
Anne, this is a wonderful capture, the focus is wonderful!
December 15th, 2012  
Lyn
aren't they lovely?!? great shot. . .
December 15th, 2012  
Fab shot!!!
December 15th, 2012  
instant fav
December 15th, 2012  
Gorgeous!
December 15th, 2012  
Beautiful wood pecker. Much different than a downy.
December 15th, 2012  
Splendid portrait!
December 15th, 2012  
perfect shot
December 15th, 2012  
Great shot, info, although I'm sure I'll probably forget!
December 15th, 2012  
Beautiful shot of her Anne! Lots of detail visible....and thanks for describing the differences besides size!
December 16th, 2012  
you must have a very steady hand to capture every details of harriette from such distance. great shot!
December 16th, 2012  
She's fluffy! Beautiful capture!
December 18th, 2012  
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