I watched a Downy Woodpecker yesterday freeze in position against the feeder for several minutes. I'm wondering if it was snoozing? It was a most interesting behavior.Did the feeding station suddenly go quiet? Was there any other activity at the feeders?
If a hawk was seen by the downy it may have decided to remain completely still instead of taking its chances by flying away from a predator.
It is common for birds to freeze in a position or fly away when a predatory bird flies over or lands in a tree nearby.
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