Bill,
 I've observed this behavior many times in the past seven years. I've got
pictures somewhere of a Downy at my feeder. I live in Stow in Summit county.
Steve Hughes
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From: "Bill Heck" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 1:16 PM
Subject: [Ohio-birds] Downy Woodpecker at hummingbird feeder


> Syd Richards, a Columbus area resident, reports that a female Downy
> Woodpecker has been visiting -- and apparently feeding at -- her
> hummingbird feeder regularly for a couple of weeks. I've seen a picture of
> the bird sitting on a perch at the feeder and it certainly appears to be
> feeding somewhat like a hummer.
>
> My first thought was that this bird was feeding on insects rather than
> nectar (sugar water). However, Syd reports that there are no ants on the
> feeder (not preferred woodpecker food anyway) and there do not seem to be
> significant numbers of other insects there.
>
> Has anyone else run across this behavior? It's a new one for me!
>
> Thanks,
>
> --
> Bill Heck
>
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