downy woodpecker male juvenile at Lake Meyer Park IA 2K3A8940
This delightful little male downy woodpecker just recently left the nest cavity that had been his home since hatching out earlier in the spring. At this stage in life he's still very timid and darts away at the first sign of danger, including any other approaching birds but he'll quickly learn that cardinals and blue jays don't pose any real problem. That red cap will disappear and a new red spot will show up at the back of his head as he ages into an adult.
downy woodpecker male juvenile at Lake Meyer Park IA 2K3A8940
This delightful little male downy woodpecker just recently left the nest cavity that had been his home since hatching out earlier in the spring. At this stage in life he's still very timid and darts away at the first sign of danger, including any other approaching birds but he'll quickly learn that cardinals and blue jays don't pose any real problem. That red cap will disappear and a new red spot will show up at the back of his head as he ages into an adult.