This weeks featured birds are a Downy Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, and Red-bellied Woodpecker.
I typically watch birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 25-26 December 2021.
Bird Watching Notes
Downy Woodpecker
The Downy Woodpecker likes to eat shelled peanuts in the Indian Magic Crabapple tree.
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Uh...oh... the Downy Woodpecker is being spied on by another bird.
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The Downy Woodpecker meets the bird and encourages the intruder to fly off.
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Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
White-breasted Nuthatch
The White-breasted Nuthatch waits its turn at the feeder.
Original Photo
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Range map for White-breasted Nuthatches throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the White-breasted Nuthatch at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Inspects the knott in the tree where peanuts are eaten.
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Range map for Red-bellied Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Red-bellied Woodpecker at the "All About Birds" webpage.
Bird Counts
My bird counts for the two-day period.
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Summary of Counts This Season
Snapshot from Project FeederWatch Bird Count Summary
Signing Up for the 2021-2022 Season
Project FeederWatch is a great way to introduce children and adults to science and conservation through bird watching.
If you are interested in joining Project FeederWatch this season, you can learn more and sign-up at the Project FeederWatch website. During the season you will need to record your observations during two consecutive days each week.
Sources
Project FeederWatch -- Collecting Bird Counts for North American Continent
eBird -- Collecting Bird Counts from around the World
Crossley ID Guide -- For identifying the birds of North America
Use of Original Photos
The photographs in this post are free to be used by anyone as long as the photo credit is left on the photographs.
Equipment
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Excelentes fotos amigo @etcmike la iluminación de ese día te favoreció mucho.
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Hi @etcmike I think woodpeckers are one of the most abundant species, even in my backyard it is one I see daily.
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Greetings @etcmike this White-breasted Nuthatch looks different from last pot or will it be the camera focus.
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It looks like the lighting... more sun glare is making the White-breasted Nuthatch look different.
Have a great weekend!
Steem on,
Mike
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Beautiful bird pic mention heare in blog post.
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Beautiful shots as always, its a #steemexclusive blog and wish to see more from you sir Mike 💖💕❤️
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Hi @etcmike I liked the part about the intruder with the carpenter.
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