I haven't seen the female for a while, perhaps she is on the nest?
Here's a few shots that I took, hope you like them.
All photos taken 13/04/2008.
Sunday, 13 April 2008
Woody
I have been watching my local Greater Spotted Woodpecker this afternoon and from the red patch on the back of the Woodpeckers head you can tell this is a male, females don't have this red mark.
I haven't seen the female for a while, perhaps she is on the nest?
Here's a few shots that I took, hope you like them.
All photos taken 13/04/2008.
I haven't seen the female for a while, perhaps she is on the nest?
Here's a few shots that I took, hope you like them.
All photos taken 13/04/2008.
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Yes Mike, I like them....and am green with envy!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely woodpecker! Woodpeckers the world over seem to have similarities....black and white feathers, red on the male's head and less or not at all on the females. I'm curious about the red part near the tail?
ReplyDeleteHi Mike--He's a beauty and your shots are incredible!!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen one of these before. What a fantastic looking bird this is. Your pictures are really exquisite, Mike.
ReplyDeleteIf I could identify birds like you photograph them, I would be a top birder!! Stunning shots, must have taken some effort Mike. well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone most appreciated.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots Mike. I really like the close up of the head on the woodpecker. You can actually see the little feathers that stick out at teh base of the bill. Lots of birds have these but they are nearly impossible to see. You captured this one just right.
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say other than FANTASTIC?
ReplyDeleteVery well done.
At first I thought this was a Downy Woodpecker until I noticed the red on its tail. I would love to see one of these. You might enjoy looking at some of my bird photos at: http://naturetales.blogspot.com/
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