He darts in – a quick peck at the suet – and then is gone. Hard to miss with that crop of flaming red crown, and impossible to catch – he’s wary of any movement. So, it felt like a small victory when I managed to capture this beauty one day.
Bird of the week challenge.
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Wow! What a great shot, VJ. Our feeders draw many woodpeckers.
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Yes, we often get the Downy Woodpeckers, but this one not so much.
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Wow – captured him you did. Stunning!
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Exciting moments in my life, lol. Thanks.
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Gorgeous photography! 🙂 ❤
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Thanks Deborah!
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The colours are nicely captured in your shots.
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Thanks I.V.
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Nice capture! The texture of his feathers is complimented by the texture of the snow.
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Thanks. I was hoping to see his belly…another time.
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Hopefully there will be many more opportunities!
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Cool shot
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😊💕
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I’ll bet Mr. Woodpecker was very happy to see that suet.
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Without a doubt.
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Super sweet! 🥰
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