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DOWNY WOODPECKERS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

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I had planned on taking birds in flight or waterfowl when I spotted these downy woodpeckers. Downies usually move quickly up and down a tree, pecking away until they find a spot with insects. These two, although moving fast, did pause for a bit.  I had my 300mm lens with me which got me quite close to them. I like a bit more space around my subjects but I think the birds’ poses added some interest.

29 thoughts on “DOWNY WOODPECKERS (TWO PHOTOGRAPHS)

  1. Great captures, awesome shots

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  2. Beautiful crisp shots of this cutie! The top of his head is not a view we often see!

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  3. Beautiful photos and really cute birds! 🙂

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  4. They look some cheeky little devils!

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  5. They are adorable.

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  6. Beautiful photos, such sweet birds!

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  7. Nice captures. They are one of the birds that everyone loves.

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  8. Superb portraits, my friend! A 🙂

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  9. So cute. You’re right about their poses! What characters they are. I’ve heard them calling loudly from the nest to tell their mothers to hurry up with the food. It could drive a person crazy to listen to them, but they really are so entertaining.

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