Only when it almost seems as if I could reach out and catch it will the downy finally flit away. But if a downy is pecking at peanuts when I go out to refill the feeder, the small bird will simply scoot around to the back and continue feeding. The larger woodpeckers that visit our feeders, the hairys and red-bellieds, are easily spooked and lift off the minute the back door is opened. ![]() Downies don’t seem to mind proximity to humans and in fact may seem almost tame. This tiny woodpecker, running 6 inches from beak to tail tip, is the smallest in North America. If you have trees in your neighborhood, you have downy woodpeckers nearby, and if you fill feeders with shelled peanuts, suet and/or black oil sunflower seeds you’ll be feeding downies. But now, when nearly all migratory birds have winged out of the state, is the time when the year-rounders come into their own. The nuthatches, woodpeckers, chickadees, goldfinches and house finches-and even the bright cardinals-may get lost in the shuffle during summer’s frenetic breeding season, when migrants augment the bird census. Yes, at the end of autumn, as birds are starting the process of preparing for winter, the species we see in the backyard are those that remain throughout the year. And downy woodpeckers swoop onto the suet basket and peanut feeder, chipping out high-energy bits to consume on the spot or store for later. Chickadees flit from feeder to feeder, savoring the black oil sunflower, nyger and safflower seeds. If you require expedited processing of your order, please contact us at 31 or and we will do what we can to accommodate your time frame.Contributing Writer As the season changes, our ‘old reliables’ are moving back to center stage in backyards and at bird feeders.Ī look out the window reveals cardinals hopping on the ground, searching eagerly for seeds and insects. ![]() You will be contacted in 2 - 3 business days with an estimated ship date. Framed artwork purchased online typically ship within 10 - 15 business days of the purchase date. If an antique piece requires conservation before it is shipped, this typically adds 5 - 10 business days to the delivery time. Unframed artwork is typically shipped within 2 - 10 business days of purchase. Audubon 2nd edition Octavos are shipped as is. Original Audubon Octavos 1st Edition will be shipped in an archival rag board mat. This service is included with the purchase of every piece of antique artwork at Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. Due to the depth of our inventory, some artwork may need to be conserved before it is shipped to you. If you would like to discuss alternate payment options, please contact the gallery at 31 or ConditionĮvery piece of artwork shipped from Joel Oppenheimer Gallery will be sent in good to excellent condition unless otherwise stated. When purchasing art on our website, payment will be due in full when processing the order through the online shopping cart. If it has been longer than 30 days and you wish to make an exchange, please contact a sales representative at to make arrangements. Artwork returned in the same condition it was sent in is eligible for a complete refund. We accept returns of artwork purchased on our website within 30 days of the purchase date. If you have any questions about the authenticity or condition of a piece, please call us at 31 or email us at Return Policy Joel Oppenheimer Gallery guarantees the authenticity of every piece of artwork as described. Below you will find the terms and conditions of doing business with us and what to expect when you purchase artwork from our company. is committed to providing our customers with original, antique natural history art of the finest quality.
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