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A Front-Row Seat to Downy Woodpecker Fledgling Feeding

May 25, 2024May 15, 2024 by Steve Creek

A downy woodpecker feeding its young on a branch, with both birds facing each other as the adult transfers food to the waiting chick.

Downy Woodpeckers surprised me again! I got photos of the fledglings being fed by a parent. Discover how these youngsters learn to survive on their own.