It was nice to see this woodpecker out in the open. Normally I see them darting along tree trunks or on the fly. The bird remained in the same area for quite a while looking for insects. The photos were taken in late May and if you look closely at the tree stump in the second photo you will see the skins (exuviae) shed by recently emerged dragonflies.
November 10, 2016 at 8:55 am
Two fantastic images of the woodpecker,we have a similar species in the UK.Great composistion,great vibrant colours that show off this beautiful bird and a donald trump haircut to match.
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November 10, 2016 at 2:09 pm
Thank you. They’re great little birds with
no need for a visit to a ‘stylist’😊
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November 10, 2016 at 8:54 am
Beautiful! I love the Downey!
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November 10, 2016 at 10:41 am
Thank you!
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November 10, 2016 at 8:07 am
I love these little Woodpeckers! So cute!
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November 9, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Nice profile shots of this industrious bird. The insects in the greenery are a bonus!
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November 9, 2016 at 7:04 pm
Thanks very much!
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November 9, 2016 at 3:53 pm
A truly beautiful woodpecker species! 🙂
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November 9, 2016 at 5:32 pm
Thanks. They are that.
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November 9, 2016 at 2:06 pm
Wonderul images! We have two species of woodpecker in our local woods, and it is always a joy to see them.
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November 9, 2016 at 3:44 pm
Thank you. We have several varieties that remain all year, an added bonus.
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November 9, 2016 at 11:12 am
These shots really capture how woodpeckers can cling to anything using their claws and tail as a prop. I love to watch them maneuver.
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November 9, 2016 at 11:24 am
They really are great acrobats!
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November 9, 2016 at 10:47 am
great photos.. usually they never stay still long enough.
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November 9, 2016 at 11:23 am
Thank you. I was pretty lucky that day!
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November 9, 2016 at 8:54 am
Nice birdies ♥
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November 9, 2016 at 8:58 am
Thank you!
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November 9, 2016 at 7:14 am
Love the first shot particularly! Good job!
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November 9, 2016 at 7:59 am
Thanks very much!
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November 9, 2016 at 3:52 am
You must be very patient to get such good photos and I like the added interest of minibeasts on the leaves
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November 9, 2016 at 7:59 am
Thank you!
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November 9, 2016 at 1:45 am
Very interesting – especially the second photograph. I have yet to capture a woodpecker in my garden on film: they are secretive and generally the light is not good enough. Well done!
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November 9, 2016 at 7:58 am
Thank you. They can be challenging!
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November 9, 2016 at 1:07 am
So delicate and pretty
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November 9, 2016 at 7:55 am
Thank you.
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