Date: 6/19/26 6:10 am From: Maeve Kim <maevekim7...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Downy Woodpecker visiting hummingbird feeder
We’ve had downies at the hummingbird feeders in the past. Once it looked like the bird was mostly interested in the water in the ant trap, or maybe the insects there, but other times it appeared to be getting nectar with its long tongue. It’s not just humans who have a lust for sugar!
Maeve Kim, Jericho Center
> On Jun 19, 2026, at 7:55 AM, Miriam Lawrence <mirslamlawrence...> wrote:
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> We’ve got a Downy that’s become a regular at our hummingbird feeders. First time I’ve seen this despite many years of hanging feeders.
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> Has anyone else observed this behavior? Is it common? (We’re in Monkton).
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> —Miriam Lawrence
