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    Woodpecker pair

    These two were flitting around up and down this tree. Would they be just playing? They don't mate in the winter do they?
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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Uh, playing I'd say

    That's two males..

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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    playing or both hunting together.
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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    LOL

    I either had a senior moment or you changed the picture, he, he...

    Cheers, Don

    PS> The redhead is the male.

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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    They both are males No senior moment.
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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Cool shot with both of them in the frame...nice capture!

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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Great Shot, I love woodpeckers for some reason.

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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Yep, two male Downy woodies and the picture is lovely!

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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Wow, a twofer. That doesn't happen real often.
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    Re: Woodpecker pair

    Thanks for the comments everyone
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