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20-OCT-2013 Christine Hanrahan

Downy woodpecker, female

At home

At the suet feeder. You can see that long tongue that woodpeckers have (it actually unfurls a lot longer than this), useful for probing into trees for insects.

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Terry Sprague26-Jan-2016 17:42
Great shot!
joseantonio26-Jan-2016 17:31
Excellent closeup details.V.
globalgadabout26-Jan-2016 16:30
astonishing detail...masterful shot Christine...V
laine26-Jan-2016 16:20
A fine close up...it's a pretty bird and grateful for the feeder I'm sure.
Helen Betts26-Jan-2016 16:03
That tongue is pretty amazing! Excellent closeup of this hungry woodpecker. V.
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