Pixels at an Exhibition: Downy Woodpecker

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Male, Eastern Race

Tom Hilton said...: Beautiful bird, great capture.; February 18, 2010 at 6:16 AM
ahab said...: Thanks! He is a beauty, isn't he? This species is actually pretty bold, though, so it wasn't the greatest achievement getting him. Now, that pose took some waiting for.

I had a superb chance at a rarer and much shier red-bellied woodpecker last November. Unfortunately, my tele lens was damaged and unsharp from a knock I gave it, so the chance didn't pan out. Such an opportunity won't come my way again soon. Got my lens fixed straightaway, though, as you can see here.; February 18, 2010 at 6:54 AM
Generik said...: The bit of red on his head totally makes this shot. Also, no Popeye legs. ;-); February 18, 2010 at 5:20 PM
E-6 said...: Nice pic. I'm a sucker for a redhead.

(I'll never live that Popeye legs comment down, will I?); February 18, 2010 at 6:36 PM
ahab said...: Yes, the red is the clincher. The female Downy hasn't got any red, and it's always such a disappointment to encounter her rather than the male.; February 19, 2010 at 3:45 AM