Brian Bailey of Roseburg, Oregon, says the acorn woodpecker won the staring contest and got to eat at the suet feeder. What do you think these birds are thinking? Share your best caption below! We’ll publish one of our favorites in the May issue of Birds & Blooms Extra.
Doris Woisard says
Go ahead, scrubface, make my day!
Carol Coffman says
Remember to share!
Courtney Asher says
“Yah? But I’ve the muscle to back my beak, ya brash birdie!”
Lynda says
What cha lookin at, Are you looking at me???? You want a piece of this!
Courtney says
“Yah? But I’ve the muscle to back my beak, ya brash birdie!”
Sue Antico says
…but I got here first!
Shelley Watkins says
Ummm…I think it looked better blonde.
Michele Chandler says
Whose bird brained idea was it NOT to fly Southwest this year?!?
walt rogg says
One more step and I will kick your butt!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bill forshay says
Are you a red hat lady?
Nancy johnson says
Go ahead big boy, make my day. This is my feeder
PAMELA GORDON says
Just because you have on a nice hat does not mean you can take over the tree!!
Diane Allie says
But, I’m “RED”, white & blue….I look more patriotic!
Jeff Harvey says
For the last time, “stop calling it a red beret!”
Carol Moon says
You back off boy or feathers will fly!
Patricia LaChance says
But, I made reservations weeks ago!
Hugh Gravitt says
Your limb or mine
Paula Gravitt says
Let’s take this outside
Kasey Aubin says
Let’s take this to the bird feeder!!!!
MB says
You really overdid the red this time Betty Lou!!
Kristen Milholen says
Uh, Mr. Wood. I was here first!
Sally Sacco says
Take one more step and I’ll make you eat worms!
wendy says
Psst, Hey You… Where did you get that cool Beanie?
Barbara Smith says
“Don’t blink…don’t blink….don’t blink….
Barbara Smith says
“Oh geez, Woody is gonna win, I gotta blink!
Sue Reed says
I tell you I saw it first…
Emily Oberholtzer says
I dare you to take one more step, Scrubby!
Emily Oberholtzer says
Great picture.
Emily Oberholtzer says
Wonder who will win?
Emily Oberholtzer says
Acorn looks like he is going to outlast the Jay.
melvin deans says
Is that bird real? He’s not blinking.
melvin deans says
He can’t be real, He has not moved since I got here.
melvin deans says
But them eyes, just look at them eyes. I can’t take a chance. gotta go
Wanda White says
one good headbutt… make my day.
Wanda White says
Make my day…
Wanda White says
One good headbutt…make my day
John says
“Mr Jay I will give you ten seconds to leave MY tree or ELSE!”
Debra Michalik says
Really, I’m a natural redhead!
Karen Marvin says
Come at me Bro!
laura fomby says
Don’t even think about it.
Keral Fell says
Woodpecker: I personally put that acorn in there. It’s mine.
Jay: Finders keepers!
Pauline Northrop says
Back off red it’s mine
Rebecca McLaughlin says
So, the blue jay,said to the robin you by fly here often? Get it fly,ha ha ha! Dang, I give, you win, take the suet, I’m gonna check out the Thompson’s feeders!
Donna Nadig says
Lots of Dirty Harry references but I think the exact quote really hits home for this photo;so here it is.
“Do ya feel lucky . . . punk? Do ya?! Make just one move. Go ahead make my day!”
Andi says
This one’s it!
Beth James says
I think I’m in love!!!!I
Glen Kanagy says
I double dare you!
Howard W says
Nice hat.
Bonnie Philebaum says
Jay :” I love your hat.”
Woodpecker : ” This is not a hat!”
Carrie Kallal says
The woodpecker is saying “Do you feel lucky, punk?!”
Heather says
The food’s mine bub
Heather says
“There is only room for one of us in town.”
Kamia Taylor says
This-here tree ain’t big enough for the two of us, pardner! Now move it.
Patty Ravencraft says
What you talkin’ ‘but Willis?
Mike Creanza says
Nice hat, dude.
Marion powers says
Yes it’s a toboggan!
Ben Pagano says
Look a cat
Someone says
I’ve got one question for ya, punk, do you feel lucky? We’ll do ya?
Robert says
Can we take a break ? It’s SNACK TIME !!
Rik Froschauer says
You lookin at me? What am I amusing? Do I amuse you?
Emily Oberholtzer says
Just try taking another step, Scrubby!!
Barb Moore says
I told you… I don’t want to talk about it!
Craig Bevan says
Hey Jay. want to hear acorny joke ?
Jen says
You’ll never make it past me, don’t EVEN think about it!
Jen says
Jay: “Look it’s Wanda Woodpecker!!
Woody: “I’m NOT falling for that line again.”
Connie Etter says
Who’s your hair dresser???
Joanne Rossa says
What are you lookin at????
Dennis says
Didn’t you get my email? I said we were wearing our “Red” caps today.
Gene says
Do you have a reservation?
Kelly Berry says
You need to fire your hairdresser!
Glenda says
I thought we agreed next time we go out to eat you were NOT to wear that old ratty red hat!
Glenda Rusher says
DA R N !! Sam did you get scalped or a new doo?
Pete Bos says
Dude, your hair is RAD!
Shirli Howell says
Scram or I’ll remove your scrawny tail feathers!
Peggy Lund says
Oh no you don’t! This is MY branch.
Sara Ferlan says
We have to stop meeting like this.
Rita says
the last of this peanut suet is MINE, says the red head!
Arlene Derrick says
I’ll go first, Bub, so back off.
Jennifer L says
This is my branch, go find your own.
Sandy Evans says
Ummm, you are sitting on my perch, and you know it!
tina coombe says
Is that supposed to be a STOP sign!
Carolyn Spivey says
Peck on, bro, peck on
Piogal says
MINE!
Patty Shepley says
I think your hairdresser used a bright shade of red this time!
Melleen H Moore says
Blue says “Get out of my tree.”
DawnS says
Mom, Scrub is looking at me!
Joanne Drake says
Your beak is conical and mine is sleek.
They both come in handy, when its time to eat!
Joanne Drake says
Its so nice when we can share the goodies.
Joanne Drake says
Nature is so kind to us.
Joanne Drake says
The best things in life are free!
Acorns are always plentiful and
ready for us to feast!
Cyndi Strickland says
“I don’t want no scrub ’round this here feeder.”
Kathy Hosking says
Elvis Birdsly is that you?
Becky Jackson says
Did you hear that?? Was it your phone or mine?
R mitchell says
Seriously, do I look like I have any grey poupon!?!?
Margaret Pankey says
I dare you this is my tree don’t even think about it. Fly Clyde.
mary lou sorensen says
“Are we competing against each other”
Matt Marlin says
“Just an observation, but it appears you’re getting a bit thin back here”.
Dann miller says
Do you belong to the red hat socity
DEBORAH PRATT says
Are you for real……..you want to date MY daughter?!?!?
Kathryn Pountney says
Hey, Good looking,where did you get your hat? My mother made it for me,think she would make me one.
Shannon Story says
Hey, you! Yeah, you with the funny hat!
Dave Sadowski says
Go Ahead! Make My Day!!!!
Adrienne V. says
“Hey YO! …
Jose Eber …
when I said I wanted to go redhead like Lucille Ball, didn’t mean THIS!”
Adrienne V. says
“Noooo… I’m NOT the singer from Simply Red!”
Adrienne V. says
“So I got a a little too much sun today, …what’s it to ya?!”
Adrienne V. says
“Who you callin’ ‘MAD-CAP’?!”
Sharon Garrett says
“I’ll never blink!!!!
Jane Halbert says
Skedaddle Mr. Blue
Kevin Reilly says
“Get off my branch…”
Shirley O'Donnell says
Outa here, Red! Hit the sleigh ahd head back to the Pole with all the other Santa birds!
Beverly Slattery says
Hut One, Hut Two GO!
Linda Dickenson says
READ MY BEAK, Scrubjay! There’s only enough room on this branch for me. So scram!
will duvall says
I want your girl scout cookies
Caroline Hatley says
Don’t even try it!
Rick Gross says
Bad haircut, Woody!
Andrea K. says
You’ve reached the red zone, scrubby.
Andrea K. says
Make fun of my hair and I would-peck-your eyes out!
Jessica McIntosh says
Let’s see who can stare the longest . Ready set go
Linda Vitek Hills says
Food is overrated – let’s meet back here in the spring and mate, we could make some cute “patriot” looking chicks!!
Linda Vitek Hills says
I meant “patriotic” looking chicks, not “patriot”.
Thanks for allowing me to correct this.
Linda
Jeff says
Dude, you a Cardinal fan?
Jeff says
Cards fan? I’m loyal to the Jay’s
Jeff says
Cards fan? I like the Jays
Jeff Latimer says
Cards fan? Follow the Orioles myself
Gwen kriebel says
Chill bro
Jeff Latimer says
Back up or i’m calling the Hawks!
Jeff Latimer says
Back off or I’m calling the Hawks!
Tom Every says
“Don’t even think about it!”
Mary Jo Kreischer says
You go first! Oh no, please you go first! How about you go to the left side and I’ll take the right side!
Kathryn Pountney says
That red cap should keep your bird brain warm!
Carol Camp says
Are you
my blue bird of happiness ?
Carol Camp says
Are you
My blue bird of happiness?
Carol Camp says
Hey there,
Devil with the blue dress on !
Carol Camp says
I see your red cap,…so, your a porter?
Carol Camp says
I dig redheads !
Joanne Drake says
Hello Carol with the Red Hat On!
Blue Jay Stump says … You really caught my eye!!!
Carol Camp says
I always feel like somebody’s watching me !
Joanne Drake says
This redhead enjoys being admired by Mr. Bluejay!
Joanne Drake says
Its so nice to keep in touch!
Pam preskenis says
Don’t make me use my teacher face!
Pam preskenis says
Don’t make me use my”teacher face”!
Pam preskenis says
Don’t make me use my teacher face!
Maggi T says
Red thinks: ‘Don’t you even think it!’ Jay says, “Look a SQUIRREL”
Carl A. Pinto, Sr says
If I had a head like that, I’d be a Yankee Doodle Dandy!
Bev says
Jay to Red: ” Can I just take a little bite? “
Bev says
sorry, I meant Blue to Red: “Can I just take a little bite?”
Marilynne Kowalski says
Shhh, jay. Don’t look up! There’s a hungry hawk above us. Let’s pretend we’re not real.
Marilynne Kowalski says
Revised:
Shhh, jay. Don’t look up! There’s a hungry hawk flying above us.
Toni Hall says
I think it would look better parted in the middle.
Charlotte Vavra says
Just make one move and you’re “dog food”!!
Charlotte Vavra says
Just make ‘one move’ and you’re dog food!
Tony De Marco says
Good gracious, Gertrude…what have you done to your hair!
Kelly says
Lol, that’s funny!
Mary Stewart says
Hey, don’t I know you?
Karen Houser says
I am watching you – like when you take two fingers from your eyes to someone to say I am watching you.
Irene Peery says
Don’t even think about it, Jay!
Janet Trotter says
Aren’t you new to this neighborhood?
Sandy Evett says
Red, you make me shake in my boots!!!! Get lost.
Linda Rappel says
Don’t even think about it!
Pat says
It’s mine. Mine, mine, mine, all mine.
Randy says
Every move you make I’ll be watching you
Lisa Setser says
“Don’t try any of your Jedi Mind Tricks!”
Sandy Macy says
Used a henna rinse didn’t you?
Wilma Skivers says
Don’t make me come up there!
Tom says
Hey Blue Boy, take a fly.
Catherine Trammell says
What do you mean, you don’t like my hat!
Kelly says
Good one!
Janet Gauthier says
The woodpecker is saying, “What ja think your doing? I was here first so beat it!”
Martha says
Is that a hair piece? A toupee? Did you borrow it from Fred, the Flicker or Don, the Downy?
Dondi Visser says
OH Geez. My red headed step-brother is always trying to tag-a-long.
Mary Ann Josselyn says
Nice hat!
Kubis says
Wonder where she got that tacky outfit.
Kubis says
Wonder where she got THAT outfit.
Ms. Sharron White says
I see you’ve been watching I Love Lucy again!
Linda Wright says
And what are you looking at??
Linda Wright says
I wouldn’t, if I were you!
Barbara Sullivan says
Did you make a reservation? This is a table for one……me! And there’s no room for you!
Linda says
“If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times, you’re not getting any of my food!!”
Dorothy Rahn says
Who pecked the heck out of you? Your head is bleeding. Now get out of my before I do the same.
Betty Guess says
Don’t even consider it!!!
Carol Camp says
Is this the observation deck ?
Donna Tuttle says
Don’t you just hate it when they let the suet run out?
Lois Lato says
OH yah–everone knows the red caps win over the blue coats!
Joanne Drake says
Do you hear what I say?
Its a big beautiful day and I’m here to stay!
Joanne Drake says
Hey Cousin Carol!
I found this branch for me to camp.
Mary-Margaret Brown says
And furthermore, don’t call me tomato head!
Jan Loney says
We’ll do rock, paper scissors. Loser leaves.
Carol Camp says
Don’t forget to say grace.
heather padilla says
I sent a tweet to reserve this spot buddy.
Beverly W. Gastinger says
Don’t mess with a Redhead!
Diane Ponzio says
As Clint would say “”Go ahead, make my day!”
Omar Bronstein says
And what do you think you are doing in Woodpecker territory???
Boe Kopfle says
“…it’s like this Red, I ain’t moving…!”
Carrie Loos says
“Son, I think it’s time for me to tell you that – um mm – you were adopted.”
Sariah Kane says
I can do this all day!
Sariah Kane says
I’m not letting you out of my sight.
Mike Solomons says
Blue: “DUDE! What happened to your head?” Red: “It was my wife’s idea…she said I needed to stand out more – so she let the kids give me a ‘makeover’!”
Blue: “Ouch!”
Robert Lahner says
Dude !! You could fry an egg on your head !!
Celeste Wallace says
Don’t even think about it!
Diane says
Don’t look now there is a squirrel behind you.
lisa dahlberg says
How long do we have to stay like this before the lady with the camera goes away?
Diane Parker says
You go first…
No you go…
I think you should go first…
(Minnesota nice birds!)
Dorothy Gluesen says
I’m waiting patiently, sure wish you would share!!! It looks good.
Donna says
Yeah, I ate the whole thing. What you going to do about it?!
Diane Gibbner says
I am going to start you down till you leave.
Diane Gibbner says
I am going to stare you down,till you leave.
Diana Tabert says
Bird off baby. this is all mine!
Diana Tabert says
Bird off baby. This is all mine!
Carl Davis says
No I’m serious dude. Your mom dresses you funny.
Chuck says
Go ahead…I dare ya!
Linda Berry says
Draw…on the count of 3 !
Sara Brown says
If I were you, I’d demand the Pope give you a certain percent for each cap the Catholic Church sells…
Johanna Didcote says
Nice hat!
Tracy Southard says
I seent it first!
Tracy Southard says
Move along now, nothing to see here.
Betty says
I DOUBLE DARE YOU
Jo White says
Red before Blue means I beat you.
Amy N Owenby says
You got my spot!
Dave Spencer says
HEY! Knock off the knocking! We’re trying to sleep here!
PAMELA GORDON says
Just because you have on a nice hat does not mean you can take over the tree !!
Beth A Tomkiw says
Nice hat, buddy. But don’t think your street style is going to get you a free pass to the higher branch.
Bethel Baumann says
Now look here! You and I both know that I was here first.
Rhonda Howell says
Am I dreaming or is this guy wearing a raspberry hat?
Darla Porter Porter says
Don’t even think about messin with my hat, bro!
Linda King says
What did you do to your hair?!
Kathy says
Take one more step! I dare ya!
Jo Dee Myatt says
Jay to Woody: “you are kidding”
Woody to Jay: “my feather dresser swore it is the latest!!!”
Elyse Seebol says
Hey red, this is a blue state.
ERICKA WALKER says
Are you looking at me? If you’re looking at me, I’M GOING TO GET YOU!!
Joanne and Floyd Downs says
Okay, redtop, you win this time… but come winter, when you’re not watching, I’m going to feast on your stored acorns!
Mark Griffin says
When I flap my wings twice you will wake up and remember nothing – – – nothing!
Vicki Huff says
You are making me see RED!
I’ve talked to you until I’m BLUE in the face!
Carol H. Perdue says
“Hey man … Your head’s on fire!”
De says
Who’s gonna win this stare down?
Diana Crosby says
So…did you here about the suet in the tree next door??
Mary Stewart says
A face only a mother could adore.
Camille Ross says
Not happening!
Jim Boyer says
Back off Jay; I’m world class bad!
Diane B Rodgers says
Hey bud,,, you sitting in my spot…your name isn’t Sheldon.
BB says
Come at me, Bro!
BB says
Come at me Bro!
Diana Sergi says
“Yeah, right, Ollie! This is another fine mess you’ve got us into! The cafeteria is closed,this place looks deserted and LOOK AT MY HAIR! There’s not enough conditioner north or south!”
Diana Sergi says
“Yeah, right, Ollie! This is another fine mess you’ve got us into! The cafeteria is closed, this place looks deserted and LOOK AT MY HAIR! There’s not enough conditioner north or south!”
Rebecca says
I said Where’s my pudding Kevin?!
Bill Marshall says
Rock, paper, scissors won’t cut it, buster, it’s beak to beak!
Kerolyn says
Jump back jack—It’s my turn on the top bunk!
Jim Boyer says
Better head for the infirmary Red. I think your head just blew up.
Ruthie lee says
Daddy said never trust a redhead!
RAMONA TRUBEY says
HEY BUDDY–SCRAM
Patricia LaChance says
But, I made reservations weeks ago!
Judy S says
Well maybe there is enough left here for both of us. What do you think?
Carolyn Grande says
Get lost scrub jay, this is my suet feeder!
lawrence says
uh-huh, I didn’t think so!
Terry Nix says
Well woodpecker, I caught you red headed!
Diana Campbell says
YOU…CANNOT PASSSSS!
Luke Willweber says
Please, I do not vant any trouble! I do not vant any trouble!
Ann Hoffman says
It’s NOT a toupee!
RAMONA TRUBEY says
LETS BUTT HEADS FOR IT.
Pam Nichols says
Here’s looking at you kid!!
Emilie Fallows says
Yeah, I win. You blinked.
Kim Best says
Hey dude, nice hat! Where did you get it?
Anne Peters says
This is the 3rd time this week you have been late for dinner.
Billie Ann Boeche says
The first to blink has to fly!!
Sandy LeTexier says
“Can you see me now?”
Debbie Carmon says
So tell me Red, do you feel lucky?
Susan Shifflett says
You talking ta me…
TD says
Acorn Woodpecker: “So, what do you think?”
Bluejay: “How many times did I tell you to stay away from that barber shop!!!”
Lori says
You wanna piece of THIS!
Bernie says
I will share the last bite!
Kathryn Engel-Terasaki says
Oh you can bet your seed collection that I’m going to “squeal” to Mother! A Gala Boutique? You are so dead, fella.
Betty Martin says
Look, Buddy. I was here first!
Jody Meizelis says
Hey, there, Woody Woodpecker you’re not!!
Jody Meizelis says
Who ever heard of a blue bird?
Jody Meizelis says
Don’t even think it. Not on MY branch you’re not sitting!
Jody Meizelis says
Scrub Jay: Hey, there, Woody Woodpecker you ain’t!
Acorn Woodpecker: I’m well aware of that fact. Besides, who ever heard of a BLUE bird?
Nancy s Ashley says
I have seen a lot of red hats in some of the various Red Hat Clubs, but that one is the most hideous site I have ever seen!
Lawrence Farren says
wait a minute. weren’t you just here yesterday?
Lawrence Farren says
hey dude, I think I know your sister
Joyce Lassiter says
Well, I still think Trump makes a better President!
Linda Hernandez says
You come any closer and you’ll be a black and blue scrub Jay!
Dmazer says
Hey Woody, I’m Jay & new to the neighborhood..do you share?
Carol Axelbaum says
I may be going out on a limb here, but
do you come here often?
Veronica says
The birds are like new to each other
B.J. says
Are you looking at me?!
I don’t see nobody else here, so you must be looking at me!
Randy Meyer says
Sorry for staring, but for a second there, I thought you might be Dennis Rodman…Sorry
Randy Meyer says
I didn’t mean to stare, but for a moment I thought you were Dennis Rodman…Sorry