Saturday, January 16, 2010

Downy Woodpecker


Downy Woodpecker
Originally uploaded by Cathy (Kate) Johnson
I love these little guys! At only 6 1/2" long, they're the smallest woodpecker I know of.

He's found the suet feeder and seems happy to peck away at it.

This is my vintage Waterman 52 pen and Platinum Carbon Black ink...lovely effect, and it feeds smoothly. I understand carbon inks are not entirely recommended for fountain pens, so will clean it out occasionally. LOVE the pen and the variable line...
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4 comments:

  1. VickieJanuary 16, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Love this sketch! One of my favorites too. And they are not so shy as the larger ones, hanging out with the Nuthatches and Titmice.

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  2. Kate (Cathy Johnson)January 16, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    thank you, Vickie! Oddly enough I haven't seen many Nuthatches or Titmice this year...wonder where they are!

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  3. Maree ClarksonJanuary 17, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    He is lovely Kate, and a beautiful sketch!

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  4. Kate (Cathy Johnson)January 17, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks, Maree!

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