This weeks featured bird is a Downy Woodpecker in my Indian Magic Crab Apple tree.
I typically watch and count birds on Saturday and Sunday. This is my report for 27-28 November 2021.
Bird Watching Notes
Downy Woodpecker
The Downy Woodpecker likes take peanuts from the feeder back to one particular knot on the Indian Magic Crab Apple tree.
Original Photo
Original Photo
The knot in the tree allows the Downy Woodpecker to peck at the peanut while it is firmly held in place.
Original Photos
Original Photos
The Downy Woodpecker stays ever vigilant of its surroundings. You never know when a predator is going to swoop into the area.
Original Photos
After consuming the peanut the woodpecker repeats the process until having its fill of peanuts.
Original Photos
Range map for Downy Woodpeckers throughout North America.
Image Source
You can learn more about the Downy 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
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Equipment
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