A Downy Woodpecker with black and white plumage and a small red patch on its head perches on a bare branch against a light sky. Photo by Wendy Dembowski.

Even the most dedicated foragers need a break! This Downy Woodpecker paused to take in the view. Relatable, right? #downywoodpecker #breaktime #birding #nature #wildlife #relatable #birds #usbirds #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #hudsonvalley #wallkillrailtrail #birdsofny #birdsofulster