Jane
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It seemed bigger when I saw it close, but seemed to have a short bill, so I I.D.'d as a Downy. But, could it be a female Hairy? -
Not a great shot, but was thrilled to see this female Pileated Woodpecker last week when I met my friend in a city park. I always enjoy seeing these in this park and in the river valley of Edmonton. The female has a red top but starts further back from the bill. They have a grey line coming from the mouth whereas the male has a red line.
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I love this bird. I heard it often when visiting my family in Ontario but only saw a flash of red once. It was hard to spot in the thick foliage of the deciduous trees.
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I enjoy the high-pitched sounds of a Nuthatch, described as "a toy horn." I took this image through the window at a friend's when I was doing a bird count. I had one land in my hand once, SO light. It was following the example of fellow Black-capped Chickadees, used to being fed by people.
It seemed bigger when I saw it close, but seemed to have a short bill, so I I.D.'d as a Downy. But, could it be a female Hairy? 
Not a great shot, but was thrilled to see this female Pileated Woodpecker last week when I met my friend in a city park. I always enjoy seeing these in this park and in the river valley of Edmonton. The female has a red top but starts further back from the bill. They have a grey line coming from the mouth whereas the male has a red line.
I enjoy the high-pitched sounds of a Nuthatch, described as "a toy horn." I took this image through the window at a friend's when I was doing a bird count. I had one land in my hand once, SO light. It was following the example of fellow Black-capped Chickadees, used to being fed by people. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)