I'M THE SMALLER OF THE TWO Size:20X30 GALLERY WRAP I came upon these three

I came upon these three (one off camera) green herons up in this dead peachleaf willow tree along Eakin Creek West at Wildflower Park

Cup plants grow abundantly around the South Fork Kishwaukee River and throughout much of Wildflower Park

wild bergamot and penstemon pictured here

After some snowfall overnight

I'M THE SMALLER OF THE TWO Size:20X30 GALLERY WRAP I came upon these threeThe smallest of North Americas woodpeckers, the downy woodpeckers are wide spread and common throughout their range however, they avoid the arid southwest. They are typically very active moving quickly on the branches and through the tree looking for insects. The downy and hairy woodpeckers are almost identical in plumage. The downy can be distinguished from the hairy by its smaller size and by the black dots on its white tail feathers. (523 97)