Hairy Woodpecker and Black-headed Grosbeak

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HENRY LAGERGREN

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Jun 16, 2026, 5:09:31 PM (13 days ago) Jun 16

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About two hours ago I watched as a male Hairy Woodpecker fed suet to a female/immature Black-headed Grosbeak on my suet feeder. I've not seen this before. One time stuffing suet down the Grosbeak's gullet was apparently enough for the woodpecker who then flew away.