On Wednesday morning, I woke up to 8 inches of snow and a population of woodpeckers at my backyard feeders that had exploded. By Friday, the temperature dropped to a minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit, ...

This week’s featured creature, the downy woodpecker, is a bird that is as common in suburban yards as it is in rural areas. It is so named for the downy white feathers on its back between the wings ...

A male hairy woodpecker is a regular visitor to my peanut butter feeders, also sampling from the suet from time to time. In a previous year, a male brought a juvenile with him almost every day — ...

A downy woodpecker, the smallest species of woodpeckers in North America, which populate forested areas throughout the United States and Canada. (Adobe Stock) (CN) — Woodpeckers have a reputation 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 ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at ...