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Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Great Spotted Woodpecker

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A few hours at Pikelow farm to try and see some Buzzards failed miserably but I did get to see two or three Great Spotted Woodpecker individuals. Certainly an adult mail and a juvenile male. The light early on wasn't the best although it did improve before I left.

 






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12 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 November 2014 at 14:53

    I was going to pick a favourite but really they are all great shots. If I had to, it would be no 3.

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  2. Phil Slade26 November 2014 at 16:30

    You know Dave it is simply ages since I photographed a Great- spotted Woodpecker. They aren't too easy to get unless I put peanuts in the garden and then not guaranteed. Your pictures make me want to try again - very good with great lighting.

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  3. TexWisGirl26 November 2014 at 18:28

    brilliant looking birds! shoot, even the limb it is perched on had to get 'gussied up' a bit with lichen and moss to compete a bit in color!

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  4. NatureFootstep26 November 2014 at 18:31

    always a welcome sight. Very good photos :)

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  5. mick26 November 2014 at 19:13

    Such beautiful bright colors and lovely patterns in those birds. Great photos.

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  6. Unknown26 November 2014 at 20:00

    Wonderful photos of the beautiful woodpeckers! I always enjoy seeing them.

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  7. Rohrerbot26 November 2014 at 20:16

    Wow!!! This is a very cool sighting. I hope to spot one of these beauties one day. Gorgeous!

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  8. Marilyn Kircus26 November 2014 at 22:58

    Fabulous pictures. I'm from the US and not familiar with this bird. Do you have any idea of how it might be related to our red-bellied, golden fronted, downy or hairy woodpeckers?

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  9. Stewart M27 November 2014 at 09:39

    Great shots - I was glad to catch up with couple of these when I was back in the Uk, but no pictures unfortunately.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  10. Jen27 November 2014 at 18:39

    I love woodpeckers! Yours are beautiful. I have never seen this one in person, so thanks for posting.

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  11. BumbleVee27 November 2014 at 20:17

    They are great...and, the branches they are on ...wonderful.....

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  12. Hannah30 November 2014 at 20:41

    I enjoyed the beautiful shots of the woodpecker, the reds are so vivid, and the patterning really looks painted on.

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