I always wondered how birds can scatter so fast.They can turn their head completely around-push off and twist and are flying full speed away in the blink of an eye. I was very lucky to capture this moment a millisecond before take off.This is a red bellied woodpecker.---charliezap

[Bob Harris]

I saw this once before Charlie, in the Exorcist, nice shot btw, beautiful bird.

[daacon]

Great timing wow cool.

[charliezap]

I saw this once before Charlie, in the Exorcist, nice shot btw, beautiful bird.

Thanks Bob.I never knew that they could do that for a fast get away.--charliezap

[Sailor]

I didn't know they could do that either! Wonderful capture, Capn.

Jer

[Kerrowdown]

I saw this once before Charlie, in the Exorcist

How strange I was thinking the exact same thing.

[charliezap]

I didn't know they could do that either! Wonderful capture, Capn.

Jer

How strange I was thinking the exact same thing.

Thanks guys. This guy is at the feeder every 15 minutes or so. Getting a decent shot is an odds on favorite.--charliezap

[GeoJerry]

Nice one! That red really grabs the eye!

[charliezap]

Nice one! That red really grabs the eye!

At times the red on these guys comes out too red. This picture is marginal in that respect.---charliezap

[Photogoof]

I always wondered how birds can scatter so fast.They can turn their head completely around-push off and twist and are flying full speed away in the blink of an eye. I was very lucky to capture this moment a millisecond before take off.This is a red bellied woodpecker.---charliezap
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Wow! Frankenbird!