Hi Tweeters,
We had a Downey Woodpecker at our suet feeder the past three days. He has a red spot on the back of his head. Sibleys says this is an Adult Eastern bird.
Is this normal here?

Also, we have a female Northern Flicker that has started sitting on an abandoned robins nest in our veranda. She comes by to spend the night. I am wondering if she is just trying to keep warm, or if she would be nesting so early?

Any input is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Nancy Lander
Renton, WA.