Nature Woodpeckers, closeup and far away

Woodpeckers, closeup and far away · **5 Likes**

While I was on the back deck, this Red Bellied Woodpecker flew in to get some bird seed. When it saw me, it couldn't wait to get away. Five images, 3 closeup and 2 up in a tree.

**Tonytee** · 08-20-2022, 08:36 PM - **1 Like**

A very well constructed photographic series. Beautifully captured and many thanks for sharing.

Tony

**MikeNArk** · 08-21-2022, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

A very well constructed photographic series. Beautifully captured and many thanks for sharing.

Tony

Thanks for your comments, Tony. I don't often get a chance to photo these birds closeup.

**Sailor** · 08-21-2022, 08:44 AM

Nice series, Mike. We have a lot of these characters around here, but generally I hear them at their work rather than see 'em.

Jer

**MikeNArk** · 08-21-2022, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Nice series, Mike. We have a lot of these characters around here, but generally I hear them at their work rather than see 'em.

Jer

Thanks, Jer. They are year round residents around here, along with the Downey woodpeckers. They seldom hang around very close when I'm outside.

**phx.david** · 08-22-2022, 07:26 AM

Nice series. Never get tired of seeing the woodpeckers.

**ToddK** · 08-22-2022, 08:23 AM

These are some terrific shots Mike. They are beautiful birds with interesting colors and markings.

**MikeNArk** · 08-22-2022, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by phx.david

Nice series. Never get tired of seeing the woodpeckers.

Thank you. I also like the woodpeckers. Except for colors, these look a lot like the Gila woodpeckers.

---------- Post added 08-22-22 at 11:25 AM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

These are some terrific shots Mike. They are beautiful birds with interesting colors and markings.

Thank you, Todd. These woodpeckers do have nice markings. When it landed that close to me, I had to get some shots. I took four shots of it at this range before it let the scene.

**angkymac** · 08-22-2022, 03:39 PM

Looks like you did some very quick work with a camera!
Gives some good sharp details to really see what the bird looks like.
Angky.

**eaglem** · 08-22-2022, 03:41 PM

They have unusual colouring that makes them stand out

**MikeNArk** · 08-22-2022, 05:03 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Looks like you did some very quick work with a camera!
Gives some good sharp details to really see what the bird looks like.
Angky.

Thank you, Angky. With birds, sometimes you have to take the shots when you can. As I recall, I was waiting for hummingbirds to show up when the woodpecker crashed into the scene. Glad that you like the images.

---------- Post added 08-22-22 at 05:08 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

They have unusual colouring that makes them stand out

Thanks much. That black and white pattern plus the patches of red made them noticeable. These guys rule the feeder when they arrive.

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08-20-2022, 08:36 PM - 1 Like	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,434	A very well constructed photographic series. Beautifully captured and many thanks for sharing. Tony

08-21-2022, 07:37 AM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee A very well constructed photographic series. Beautifully captured and many thanks for sharing. Tony Thanks for your comments, Tony. I don't often get a chance to photo these birds closeup.

08-21-2022, 08:44 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 25,480	Nice series, Mike. We have a lot of these characters around here, but generally I hear them at their work rather than see 'em. Jer

08-21-2022, 05:11 PM	#5
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Nice series, Mike. We have a lot of these characters around here, but generally I hear them at their work rather than see 'em. Jer Thanks, Jer. They are year round residents around here, along with the Downey woodpeckers. They seldom hang around very close when I'm outside.

08-22-2022, 07:26 AM	#6
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 841	Nice series. Never get tired of seeing the woodpeckers.

08-22-2022, 08:23 AM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,719	These are some terrific shots Mike. They are beautiful birds with interesting colors and markings.

08-22-2022, 11:18 AM	#8
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by phx.david Nice series. Never get tired of seeing the woodpeckers. Thank you. I also like the woodpeckers. Except for colors, these look a lot like the Gila woodpeckers. ---------- Post added 08-22-22 at 11:25 AM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK These are some terrific shots Mike. They are beautiful birds with interesting colors and markings. Thank you, Todd. These woodpeckers do have nice markings. When it landed that close to me, I had to get some shots. I took four shots of it at this range before it let the scene.

08-22-2022, 03:39 PM	#9
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 6,370	Looks like you did some very quick work with a camera! Gives some good sharp details to really see what the bird looks like. Angky.

08-22-2022, 03:41 PM	#10
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 40,514	They have unusual colouring that makes them stand out

08-22-2022, 05:03 PM	#11
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Arkansas Posts: 9,269 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac Looks like you did some very quick work with a camera! Gives some good sharp details to really see what the bird looks like. Angky. Thank you, Angky. With birds, sometimes you have to take the shots when you can. As I recall, I was waiting for hummingbirds to show up when the woodpecker crashed into the scene. Glad that you like the images. ---------- Post added 08-22-22 at 05:08 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem They have unusual colouring that makes them stand out Thanks much. That black and white pattern plus the patches of red made them noticeable. These guys rule the feeder when they arrive.

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