And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

 I do not know if I really expected any comments to "seeing red" or not?

Sometimes one over-reacts? Maybe? It is sometimes difficult to see red:

There is too much, Barry - can you see the red head? Maybe this is better:

I can see it is a woodpecker, but is it a Hairy or more likely a Downy?

I did not think the bill was long enough for a Hairy, Both species are found right here on occasion - that they are found!

wise but wobbily