I think I have a new life lister. This bird is clearly a Hairy Woodpecker: the bill alone confirms that fact. But the bird is curiously different on the head, and the only other example of this type I see in these parts is a young Red Bellied Woodpecker. My conclusion is that this is a young Hairy Woodpecker. Which I have not knowingly observed, ever. Here or anywhere else. It is uncommon enough to see an HW, and seeing a distinct juvenile during that short time of the year when they are around is a higher level feat. It is possible this is a molting adult, but...I saw an obvious non-molted adult earlier this week. Seems odd so many feathers came off that soon. I'll sit back and enjoy this rare moment. A new juvenile for the Cary BirdCam back yard!
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