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Melanerpes carolinus
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The Red-bellied Woodpecker, Melanerpes carolinus, is a medium-sized woodpecker. Adults are mainly light grey on the face and underparts; they have black and white barred patterns on their back, wings and tail. Adult males have a red cap going from the bill to the nape; females have a red patch on the nape and another above the bill. The reddish tinge on the belly that gives the bird its name is difficult to see in field identification. They are 9 to 10.5 inches long, and have a wingspan of 15 to 18 inches. Feel free to read more RIGHT HERE .

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::Dunstickin
01/29/07 1:39 PM GMT
You swearing at me mate?.....
This ain't got now 'red-belly'! has a red-head though...you sure you got your details in the right order eh?.,.,.,.,.,.
Stupendous photo, and the clarity is great!.....Great post again!
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*Please forgive me, for not replying to every one of your lovely images-Problems with my hands is making it difficult* Dunstickin's Gallery
::cynlee
01/29/07 4:55 PM GMT
This one's a beauty too, Randy! Super close up!
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being. - Hermes
::jswgpb
01/29/07 5:34 PM GMT
Had ta look that up didn't ya ?? LOL Good job buddy, be careful..........I mean with your wooden leg and all. LMAO
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to repose. Trust me on this one, I live there ............The Lion...................... MY GALLERY - The Magical Mystery Tour
::egggray
01/29/07 7:50 PM GMT
This is perfect Randy, very clear image, he really stands out in front of that background. This same type has landed on my deck a few times but I was never quick enough to capture him, if he sees me, he is gone. And thanks again for adding the link with all the info.
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"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get" Forrest Gump...kinda relates to photograghy
::DigiCamMan
01/29/07 10:46 PM GMT
Phew! I thought you had some kinda disease. Very nice. Crisp, sharp, colorful. Well done.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. Albert Camus ........ My Gallery
.Marzena
01/30/07 2:13 AM GMT
Another skinny fellow ... oops !
What a charming birdie !
Come here sweetie no danger !!!
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LOL and double LOL when I had noticed the Jerry's comment above !!!!! LOL ROFL
Thanks, dear Randy, for the joy and beauty of them birds and the merriment supported by Jerry LOL
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::tigger3
01/30/07 3:49 AM GMT
Great shot here for the color and detail. Very good post!!
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Are we thinking spring yet?.
::phasmid
01/30/07 4:05 AM GMT
Just plain excellent. You even had him wipe his beak before you took this shot...I'm still shaking my head in wonderment over the clarity of this little beauty...of course it's on my hard drive with all the other beautiful birds of Caedes.

:)PJ

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::Hottrockin
01/30/07 10:56 AM GMT
Hey all...sure glad you enjoyed this feathered friend!!
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Picture Purrrfect . You never see advertisements for string…they make string, yet you never see a commercial for string!!
.auline
01/30/07 2:15 PM GMT
Beautiful photo, and I love this gorgeous little woodpecker he is so sweet.
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::MarianaEwa
01/31/07 8:03 AM GMT
Fantastic picture Randy. Lovely color and composition. Perfect work.
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.MOOFIED1
02/01/07 7:15 PM GMT
so bright!!!!
and soft...........!
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"MAN PLANS AND GOD LAUGHS"
.1bunnyslippers
02/06/07 3:37 AM GMT
A most excellent capture Randy, and thanks for the interesting info. This is a marvelous shot with splendid clarity and composing. I like how you caught this handsome guy peeking around the corner. Wonderful details being so close to him. Such a bright red head and even has a perky red eye. I love these bird photos, so thanks Randy :*))
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I need to catch up on things so can't comment too much. But I love all of your fine images. I might be lurking in the background :)

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