Strange Big Bird & Friendly Little One

[Doug L]

I like the look of this Hybrid (Canada & Domestic) Goose that's been hanging around.

Canon XT with 200mm F/4 lens.
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Not too often one gets to use a 50mm lens for birding. While walking along the 'ridge' at Mud Lake, this Downy Woodpecker buzzed in front of my face and landed a few feet away. It sat there until it realized I didn't have any food. Yup, a couple of Downy's have joined the local Chickadees and Nuthatches looking for handouts. Here also is a pic I took two springs ago with one eating out of my wife's hand. Now if only the resident Pileated Woodpeckers would join in - that would be a shot!

Canon XT with 50mm lens at F/8, cropped.
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Canon XT with 200 F4 lens.
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[Marko]

Oh this is a fun set - shot 3 for me - Cute!

[JAS_Photo]

Cool set! I have never seen a Canada goose hybred before and the little woodpecker is adorable!

[Mad Aussie]

Never seen a 'pecker' in someone's hand before ... umm ... you know what I mean!! ;)
Very cool shot.

[Iguanasan]

Nice set. I'm a big fan of #3 as well... I have a similar shot with a chickadee. :)

[aubintbay]

Nice set. I have never seen the hybred goose before...........nice. Also did not know that a woodpecker would take a peanut....nice catch.

[Yisehaq]

Nice set shot three for me too!

[Lizardqing]

No doubt #3, never heard of woodpeckers going for nuts either. Learn something everyday.

[Hillbillygirl]

Some quite interesting captures Doug. That is a different looking goose for sure. Love the hand feeding Downy. We have a Hairy that prefers peanuts over suet here also.

[Doug L]

Thanks everyone for the comments.

[asnow]

That is a strange looking goose. That third picture is a real winner.

[susan]

Totally adorable! you are lucky to have the little feathered friends so accessible!