High on a branch of the oak tree, a male Red-bellied Woodpecker was looking at our bird feeder.
Red-bellied Woodpecker.
Then he jumped!
Red-bellied Woodpecker diving.
He got his sunflower seed. Barely a minute later, he looked happy enough, even when the wind was ruffling his feathers.
Happy Red-bellied Woodpecker.
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Love that diving capture – you must be very quick on the draw!!
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Thanks Tina. Actually the camera did the work. I keep pressing the shutter and the camera is supposed to take up to 7 shots per second. That way it can freeze some movement like what you see in the above photos.
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Beautiful bird.
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Thanks Pat.
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A bird of rare beauty Hien!The pattern of its wings and the bright red feathers on its head make it so very special!Great timing you captured my friend!I’m so happy it left your place after having a rich seed-dinner.But,why the red-belied name ? I can see red only on its head.
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Excellent question, Doda. This woodpecker has a faint red tint on its belly, and a head which is partially red. There is another woodpecker whose head is completely red, including the face. That one is named Red-headed Woodpecker. 🙂
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Great capture
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Thanks Mary!
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That is amazing capturing him coming off the branch. Wow what color!
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Another unplanned shot of a colorful bird. Thanks Sue!
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Very cool captures! 🙂 beautiful bird!
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Thank you Amy!
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what a beauty!
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Thanks Cindy!
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