It seemed oblivious to my presence, as I hid behind my car. It allowed me to get quite close to a bird that it usually quite difficult to capture.
Monday, 11 May 2015
Great Spotted Woodpecker
I've seen a lot more activity from Woodpeckers recently. Sometimes quite difficult to see as they move around trees on the blind side. I found this female recently. She was busy pulling at the moss that was making the trunk of this tree look like it was covered in green carpet. At first I thought she was plucking off nesting material as she was really giving it a good tug. Having watched for a few minutes though, I think she was after food that was within the moss itself.
It seemed oblivious to my presence, as I hid behind my car. It allowed me to get quite close to a bird that it usually quite difficult to capture.
It seemed oblivious to my presence, as I hid behind my car. It allowed me to get quite close to a bird that it usually quite difficult to capture.
I hear them often but rarely see them. Your photos are a joy to see. Excellent.
ReplyDeleteAmazing captures of the woodpecker, Adam. I've ,missed seeing woodpeckers since leaving East Africa. But I'm in Zululand for a week and hope one will cross my path! Greetings, Jo (South Africa)
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures of the Woodpecker, a lovely bird. Have a happy day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots of the Woodpecker and the texture on that tree! Wow!
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artmusedog and carol
Great photos of a beautiful bird. The moss looks so thick there must be all sorts of insects hiding in it!
ReplyDeleteWow !!! Gorgeous shots of the Woodpecker !!!
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Wow !!! Gorgeous shots of the Woodpecker !!!
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what a cool bird - we don't get those here :-)
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of Woodpeckers here..I'm not familiar with that one..He looks like a big Downy..Great shots...
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice find, she's a beauty! That's one plus to them hanging around, they are always busy on something allowing for a photo or two.
ReplyDeleteShe's a beauty! I often hear them, but they're difficult to spot.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. I love woodpeckers and hearing them is always a joy, hardly ever see them though. They really are a beautiful bird and have a lot of character.
ReplyDeleteWe just moved recently but there was a rather active Great Spotted Woodpecker in our last garden who rather liked the bird feeder. Now I can only hear one in the distance. Great captures!
ReplyDeleteNice clear photos.
ReplyDeleteYou always take such wonderful images. These woodpecker shots are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-walk-on-beach.html
That woodpecker is quite unusual looking. And striking against the moss.
ReplyDeletelovely photos and great to get so close
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos and the mossy tree really helps him show up. I posted a woodpecker photo today if you have a chance to stop by. Enjoy your day, Diane
ReplyDeleteWe are lucky enough to have 4 woodpeckers varieties here in Normandy - Greater and Lesser Spotted, Green and Black, although I have only seen a Black Woodpecker once and nearly drove the car into the hedge trying to get a better look at it!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for adding more of your wonderful bird photos to #AnimalTales.
Once we had one as a regular visiter in our garden . Made a hole in a hazelnut tree. Put a hazelnut inside and then piking on the nut. Did it several times always around 10.30 PM. This year she didn't come again.
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