Date: 6/19/26 7:18 am From: Leslie Dee <ladonawhim...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Downy Woodpecker visiting hummingbird feeder
Similar to what you saw, I regularly have a Red Bellied Woodpecker(s) feed at my Oriole feeder. It always amuses me and I figure it’s my consolation for never getting the Oriole (that I’ve seen in same tree!) to come to the feeder. Lol In Highgate Springs.
Leslie
> On Jun 19, 2026, at 7:57 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
