A downy woodpecker shreds the hollow stems of poison hemlock to feast on tumbling flower beetle larvae. Click here for larger image. Photo by Jeff Mitton. On a grey day in November, a downy woodpecker ...

Even as the cold winds come down from the north, a few birds still remain in the Midland area, including the downy woodpecker. The downy woodpecker is the smallest of the northern woodpeckers. They ...

This, of course, is a quote from Yogi Berra, who for you younger folks was a catcher for the New York Yankees baseball team a thousand years ago. He was known for his skill as a ballplayer and for ...

In the cold, blustery days of January, one bird species brings joy and light. Its name alone, downy woodpecker, exudes a sense of warmth, and if you have any trees in your neighborhood, you most ...

Tweetings, fellow birders and thanks for flying in today. I think it’s time we put on our detective hats and investigate a fascinating group of unique birds who seem to have a genuine knack for ...