Nature Woody

Woody · 04:16 PM

Just a couple of "grab shots" through the dining room window. The drought has eliminated a lot of insects here, and the Woodies at my place have learned to eat sunflower seeds. There are plenty of them, I put them along the fence and in the feeders twice daily.

Notice those hooked feet!
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Here he has one in his beak......good protein in those seeds and a little fat too, all the animals seem to love them. With the drought, the price has gone way up....I hate that!
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Regards!

daacon · 08-13-2011, 04:47 PM

Nice capture Rupert - A few seeds is well woth shots liket that

Rupert · 08-13-2011, 06:19 PM

Dave, I have been trying to get a shot of one that has a white head....same breed of Woody, but with a white head. No luck yet but I will keep trying. I like Woodies, they are so neat to watch and hear that tapping noise they make.....except around 6:30 AM on a Saturday morning!

Regards!

wcchamp18 · 08-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Nice job Rupert! Is Otis aware your cheating?

**luftfluss** · 08-13-2011, 08:47 PM

Rupert, that 1st one's pretty good... I haven't had much luck nabbing one of these guys and would be quite happy to get one as good as your 1st.

Rupert · 08-13-2011, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Rupert, that 1st one's pretty good... I haven't had much luck nabbing one of these guys and would be quite happy to get one as good as your 1st.

A Woody is a hard bird to shoot, they are very jittery about people and their pattern and coloration is very difficult to get without a lot of distortion.....even if it is clear, it appears distorted.
This was maybe my best Woody, and it was mostly luck that I got him at all......
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I did manage a close up shot a while back on the bird feeder......shot this through the same window with the K5.....
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I may never get a great Woody, but just enjoying them being around is good enough for me!

Best Regards!

wcchamp18 · 08-14-2011, 11:38 AM

Rupert, I really like the last one posted of Woody hanging and eating from the feeder. Well done!

Rupert · 08-14-2011, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by wcchamp18

Rupert, I really like the last one posted of Woody hanging and eating from the feeder. Well done!

Thanks, if you can get as close as possible, then just one step closer, it usually makes for a better shot!

Regards!

**volley** · 08-14-2011, 12:49 PM

Very good shots Rupert! And you are right, Woodies are a difficult target. Thanks for sharing.

**luftfluss** · 08-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Fine, I'll say it...

"Thanks, Rupert, for showing us your woody."

Rupert · 08-15-2011, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Fine, I'll say it...

"Thanks, Rupert, for showing us your woody."

It is difficult for an old guy to get a good Woody....but not impossible! You just have to have the right incentive....and a prescription!

Regards!

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08-13-2011, 04:47 PM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice capture Rupert - A few seeds is well woth shots liket that

08-13-2011, 06:19 PM	#3
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Dave, I have been trying to get a shot of one that has a white head....same breed of Woody, but with a white head. No luck yet but I will keep trying. I like Woodies, they are so neat to watch and hear that tapping noise they make.....except around 6:30 AM on a Saturday morning! Regards!

08-13-2011, 07:52 PM	#4
wcchamp18 Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Nice job Rupert! Is Otis aware your cheating?

08-13-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Rupert, that 1st one's pretty good... I haven't had much luck nabbing one of these guys and would be quite happy to get one as good as your 1st.

08-13-2011, 09:22 PM	#6
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Rupert, that 1st one's pretty good... I haven't had much luck nabbing one of these guys and would be quite happy to get one as good as your 1st. A Woody is a hard bird to shoot, they are very jittery about people and their pattern and coloration is very difficult to get without a lot of distortion.....even if it is clear, it appears distorted. This was maybe my best Woody, and it was mostly luck that I got him at all...... [IMG] [/IMG] I did manage a close up shot a while back on the bird feeder......shot this through the same window with the K5..... [IMG] [/IMG] I may never get a great Woody, but just enjoying them being around is good enough for me! Best Regards!

08-14-2011, 11:38 AM	#7
wcchamp18 Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 764	Rupert, I really like the last one posted of Woody hanging and eating from the feeder. Well done!

08-14-2011, 12:01 PM	#8
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by wcchamp18 Rupert, I really like the last one posted of Woody hanging and eating from the feeder. Well done! Thanks, if you can get as close as possible, then just one step closer, it usually makes for a better shot! Regards!

08-14-2011, 12:49 PM	#9
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Very good shots Rupert! And you are right, Woodies are a difficult target. Thanks for sharing.

08-15-2011, 08:31 AM	#10
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Fine, I'll say it... "Thanks, Rupert, for showing us your woody."

08-15-2011, 09:55 AM	#11
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Fine, I'll say it... "Thanks, Rupert, for showing us your woody." It is difficult for an old guy to get a good Woody....but not impossible! You just have to have the right incentive....and a prescription! Regards!