Date: 6/19/26 7:59 am From: Martha & Bill McClintock <mbmcclintock...> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Downy Woodpecker visiting hummingbird feeder
I had a scarlet tanager at a suet feeder yesterday but a hairy chased him
off so fast that I didn't see eating happen.
On Fri, Jun 19, 2026, 10:18 AM Leslie Dee <ladonawhim...> wrote:
> 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:
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Has anyone else observed this behavior? Is it common? (We’re in Monkton).
> >
> > —Miriam Lawrence
>
