Flapping

Caught at the right moment - another female Downy was about to land on the same branch that this one was perched on. This is one of the branches that I have attached to my feeders.

Shot from my deck.

Downy Woodpecker (female)
Vestal, New York
Canon 5D / EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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