These photographs were taken at this time last year when the temperature was milder and the days sunnier than they are right now. I wonder if the pileated woodpeckers are preparing their nests regardless of the cold weather or have postponed this activity until it warms up a bit. This male woodpecker was excavating the same tree that we’ve seen them nest in in past years. We’re supposed to get some milder weather later in the week in which case I’ll stop by the tree to check on any activity.
March 15, 2017 at 9:54 pm
What good photos! Love them!
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March 15, 2017 at 9:58 pm
Thanks very much!
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March 15, 2017 at 8:15 am
Now is the time for woodpeckers, searching for partners, so it is very possible there will be activitie now. I love these great pictures of last year.
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March 15, 2017 at 10:50 am
Thank you. I do hope so…
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March 15, 2017 at 12:37 am
I can only add my voice to the rest by repeating that these are wonderful shots indeed!
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March 15, 2017 at 7:09 am
Thank you, glad you like them!
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March 14, 2017 at 10:38 am
Amazing capture!
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March 14, 2017 at 1:43 pm
Thank you!
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March 13, 2017 at 3:29 pm
#1 is a wonderful shot! RH
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March 13, 2017 at 5:40 pm
Thank you!
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March 13, 2017 at 2:40 pm
Wow! Just look at those chips flying!
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March 13, 2017 at 5:40 pm
Hard workers!
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March 13, 2017 at 8:28 am
Beautiful bird – love all the flying debris in the first photo! A
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March 13, 2017 at 9:25 am
They are marvellous birds. Thank you!
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March 12, 2017 at 10:24 pm
Love both captures, great eye glint, and that first action shot is cool!
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March 13, 2017 at 7:44 am
Thank you!
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March 12, 2017 at 12:24 pm
I saw a lesser spotted woodpecker in the local woods this morning in the UK. I heard it first, then saw it. Wonderful. Thanks for your photo 🙂
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March 12, 2017 at 6:00 pm
Thank you!
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March 12, 2017 at 11:10 am
Absolutely stunning, Belinda. One of my favorite woodpeckers, with their large size, bright colors, prehistoric look. and oh can they pound the tree. Your capture here, with the wood splinters, reflects the pure bliss of this brilliant bird. When it gets a little warmer, he’ll be back.
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March 12, 2017 at 5:57 pm
Thank you! Very nice of you to say.
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March 11, 2017 at 5:51 pm
I loved these pictures. Woodpeckers are very appealing.
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March 11, 2017 at 7:46 pm
Thank you. They are that.
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March 11, 2017 at 5:29 pm
They are like machines !
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March 11, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Fantastic action in the first image, and wonderful clarity in both! What a treat to see this behavior and bird.
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March 11, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Thank you very much!
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March 11, 2017 at 1:47 pm
They sure are good with wood working! 🙂
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March 11, 2017 at 5:13 pm
They are amazing!
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March 11, 2017 at 1:44 pm
These are absolutely fabulous images. You must be very patient.
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March 11, 2017 at 5:12 pm
Thank you. Not too much patience required, more like good timing!
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March 11, 2017 at 11:59 am
Amazing shots, especially the first one with the flying wood chips!
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March 11, 2017 at 5:11 pm
Thank you. It was something to see!
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March 11, 2017 at 9:35 am
Stunning shots of this wonderful bird in action!
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March 11, 2017 at 10:06 am
Thanks very much!
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March 11, 2017 at 9:32 am
Great job capturing these beautiful birds going about their activities!!
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March 11, 2017 at 10:05 am
Thank you!
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March 11, 2017 at 7:23 am
Fabulous action shot.
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March 11, 2017 at 9:28 am
Thanks very much!
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March 11, 2017 at 6:42 am
Beautiful shots, Belinda! I love the action of the excavation going on. I hope you do get to see them again this year.
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March 11, 2017 at 9:28 am
Thank you Ellen. Hard working birds!
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March 11, 2017 at 3:01 am
Your pictures are wonderful. The ‘work in progress’ woodpecker shot is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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March 11, 2017 at 7:56 am
Thank you, pleased you like them.
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