Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Redheaded woodpecker


After attacking one of our palm trees, this little cutie decided the pecking was better on our water oak. That's when I got her picture.
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26 comments:

  1. OlivierApril 29, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    belle prise photographique, la photo est superbe, ainsi que l'oiseau.

    beautiful photography prize, the picture is superb, and the bird.

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  2. PAKApril 29, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    Beautiful bird!
    (And in some aspects it is simmilar to the woodpeckers I know, in some -- quite different.)

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  3. magiceyeApril 29, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    absolutely a brilliant capture!!

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  4. Stefan JanssonApril 29, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    That's a beauty Jacob. A little different from the ones I have in the garden, but I can tell they are if the same family.

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  5. VPApril 29, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Excellent on the fly shot of such a beautiful bird. The surrounding greens are vivid in a way we never see here.

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  6. PatApril 29, 2009 at 6:10 AM

    So I see you decided to post a 'redhead' yourself! (Ha, ha!) Yours is at least a natural redhead!

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  7. cieldequimperApril 29, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Ah lovely photo, lovely bird and perfect camouflage with the trunk and and the geranium basket!!!!

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  8. B SQUAREDApril 29, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    We had one that took up residence in our utility pole. He did his pecking near the base for some reason and the pole had to be replaced.

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  9. Leeds daily photoApril 29, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    Great photo, what a beauty! Nothing as colourful ever visits my yard.

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  10. Cezar and LéiaApril 29, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    So sweet and elegant bird!
    Fabulous shot!
    Léia

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  11. LoisApril 29, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    That is a fantastic shot Jacob! I have been seeing these little woodpeckers on my water oak too. I also saw a huge pileated woodpecker hopping around on the ground last week. I couldn't believe how big he was. Unfortunately I didn't grab my camera quickly enough to get a picture!

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  12. Small City ScenesApril 29, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Super capture. The redheaded business woman in her pinstriped suit. LOL MB

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  13. Gerald (SK14)April 29, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    my what a lovely bird

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  14. Lisa WilsonApril 29, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Fantastic catch!

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  15. UnknownApril 29, 2009 at 2:28 PM

    Gorgeous red headed bird! I've seen some in different american countries but I'm not sure if they are the same woodpecker species.

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  16. JudyApril 29, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    This is a fantastic shot. Beautiful bird and the color is amazing.

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  17. JoyApril 29, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    That is the cutest woodpecker I have ever seen!

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  18. Daily Chicago PhotoApril 29, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    This is a great photo. Aren't birds both rewarding and frustrating to photo? I just started a Chicago bird blog to go along with my city daily photo blog and it is so much fun. But I've taken nothing that is a cool as this one. Thank you for sharing it.

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  19. brian stoutApril 30, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    beautiful bird, nice photo!!

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  20. Mary Stebbins TaittApril 30, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Cool Capture! Super bird!

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  21. LessieApril 30, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    What a beautiful bird. I have never seen one in real life -- though I've heard one! :)

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  22. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    This shot is amazing - it's just perfect! That woodpecker is stunning and your composition couldn't be nicer! Well done!

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  23. HalcyonApril 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I hate it that my comments always get eaten at work!!! I even tried being anonymous and it still didn't go through.

    Anyway - we have a lot of woodpeckers here but they are the red and black ones not the varigated variety. This is a beautiful guy though. You were lucky to get this photo!

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  24. Juergen KuehnMay 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Great timing, Jacob. And exactly at the right place to take this outstanding shot.

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  25. KcalpeshMay 15, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Great capture. Again, I loved the colors... superb!

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  26. BjMay 15, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Great photo. He is a "Red-bellied Woodpecker".

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