Tuesday, August 25

Hairy Woodpecker Visits

I was literally wondering what my post would be today, when the hubz came and asked me if I wanted pics of a woodpecker...yea right, HERE?! I decided to humor him, got my camera, switched the lenses...slinked to the glass door...whoa! She went here and there and I thought I'd missed the photo op, GRRR...few moments later I saw her in one of the poplar trees. And she began to hammer on one of the thin branches...this is her taking a rest actually...I was able to squeak the sliding door open and take shots...

...She was just wailing on that poor little branch...

...From all angles...

8 comments:

  1. What a cutie. I seldom see them here in the late summer. Wonder what yummies were in that branch she wants so badly?
    Marnie

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  2. I believe she was posing for you!

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  3. Looks like a small woody Jann. How big is it ( cm or inch's will do :-) )

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  4. Warren, I'd say head to tail she was 7-8" or 18-21 cm. Could be an almost full-grown juvie.

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  5. Don't you love it when surprises are pleasant? Great shots!

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  6. beautiful photo J'ellen.what a lovely bird too
    Sheila

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  7. They are such acrobats aren't they...I do think she hung out just for you to catch her in all her antics!! neat!!

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