I had a lot of trouble trying to track this energetic Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) as it moved about among the branches of a tree last Friday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. It paused for a moment and I was able to capture this image in which it looks like the little woodpecker is posing for me and smiling.
Downy Woodpeckers are the smallest woodpeckers in my area—about six inches in length (15 cm)—and are the ones that I see most often. I am always struck by the high energy level and industriousness of these little birds that seem to be foraging all of the time.
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Mike Powell 
Kinglets are even worse
I love the little bird.. this year we have a red bellied woodpecker who has come to the feeders.. this has attracted a lot of photographers and bird watchers who want to add it to their “found” list. We get Hairy and Downy so he feels right at home.
I love seeing these little guys. Great shot, Mike.
Great photo!