I see this fairly often, including at my own feeders. I have captured
several Downy Woodpeckers in my hummingbird trap while banding hummingbirds
(under federal and state permits). I have also caught Baltimore Orioles
this way, as might be expected. And once, a Tennessee Warbler.
On Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 2:52 PM 'ARTHUR JEFFREY' via Birders <
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> This Downy has been visiting my Hummingbird feeder all summer along with
> the Hummingbirds and occasional Oriole.
> I guess he got used to coming here for the winter suet feeding.
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