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Woodpecker with extra red

rachel_frome_ky

16 years ago

I don't usually photograph feeder birds, but this beautiful male Red-bellied Woodpecker has more red on his face than I've seen before.

It snowed heavily all day and the suet feeder is under the eaves on the north side of the house but I hoped the reflected light from the snow would help my Canon 40D AF, which only works well in strong light

From Christmas 2009

Grabbing the loot

From Christmas 2009

Other cuties that came to the feeder while I was waiting for the Red-belly to show

Carolina Wren
{{!gwi}}From Christmas 2009

White-breasted Nuthatch
{{!gwi}}From Christmas 2009

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Comments (7)

LindaMA
16 years ago
Rachel,

That's a great looking Woodpecker, I had one at my feeder last weeked in the middle of a huge snowstorm but he wasn't nearly as pretty as your visitor. I love all the red, he sure is a beauty.

Linda
bob414
16 years ago
They're all beauties.
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kendra2003
16 years ago
That is one handsome Red-bellied Woodpecker. Also, that is a really great photo.
kenn3d
16 years ago
Very nice series Rachel,

We have one very ruddy-cheeked RBWP like yours too. :)

these are all very good shots,

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Here is a link that might be useful: Kenn & Temple's Homepage
rachel_frome_ky
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks!
Exquisite shots, Kenn! You must have a well-lit patio area
helenh
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Wonderful pictures.
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Thanks! With prices still sky high on the new Canon EOS 7D I continue to try to find ideal conditions where I can use the Canon 40D

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