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Uploaded: 12/12/10 5:01 PM GMT
Pretty Bird
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A plump Yellow Bellied sapsucker woodpecker hanging onto the feeder and enjoying the last bit of suet. Of course I went out in the cold, and snow and replenished them this morning after taking this shot. They are most happy. :)

My other half made me a feeding platform as well, so went out, and scraped it off, sprinkled goodies on it as well.

He seems to have some feather markings like a Downy? I guess I have not really noticed that before, this bird seems a bit different than the other red bellied woodies.

After seeing a posting by Richie (biffobear) I decided to shoot this one through a closed window with the canon 70-200 lens.

Thanks for your comments, and stay warm.

=^..^=Tigs

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::Ramad
12/12/10 5:07 PM GMT
Yes, be kind to the birds and they will pose for you. Nice shot of this acrobat, Sandi. Unusual and beautiful.
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Logun7
12/12/10 5:29 PM GMT
Magnificent shot Sandi! The little fellow is a cutie. I also enjoy feeding the birds as well.
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.gonedigital
12/12/10 6:31 PM GMT
Lovely shot from your backgarden Tigz, it's good to know your feeding the birds this winter, I only wish I had a backgarden of my own.
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::0930_23
12/12/10 6:42 PM GMT
Those Downy Woodpeckers are so soft Tigz. :) Great shot of him with his red belly pointing upward. Crystal clear.

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::corngrowth
12/12/10 7:17 PM GMT
Are you sure that it's a Red Bellied Woodpecker, Sandi? To me it's a RHABSAB (red headed and body speckled acrobatic bird), a very rare species of the woodpecker family, lol.

Of course I'm kidding now. I'm serious however by saying that you've captured a very fine image.

Regards, Cornelius.
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::busybottle
12/12/10 7:28 PM GMT
Sandi
He is very plump. Like he has his winter feathers on! Its cathartic to sit and watch these birds jump around the birdfeeder. You got a great acrobatic shot of this beautiful bird!
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::Genver
12/12/10 7:38 PM GMT
It is nice of you to feed the birds,Sandi,we do the same here,the photo of the bird is really lovely,very cute.
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::trixxie17
12/12/10 7:59 PM GMT
Lovely catch Sandi.
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::cynlee
12/12/10 8:17 PM GMT
Maybe I should wash my windows. lol I would never get a shot this good through them, especially in today's rain. I filled the feeder this morning and it is empty at 3 p.m.! Yikes. Feeding birds gets to be expensive. As for the shoot, I usually dress warmly and hang out the window. This woodpecker is quite lovely, Sandy. I love his red head.
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.snapshooter87
12/12/10 9:13 PM GMT
Nice shot, Sandi. Don't know what your shooting distance is, but if it's within flash range with that lens, some flash fill will enhance the detail of your visitors without even being noticeable
in the daylight.
Just have the lens close to the glass so you don't get any bounce flare.
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::danika
12/12/10 9:31 PM GMT
This woodpecker looks like he's very well fed. Nice detail & color. My through the window shots never turn out this great. Wonderful capture Sandi.
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::biffobear
12/12/10 9:39 PM GMT
Great shot of this acrobat..R.
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::Inkeri
12/12/10 10:23 PM GMT
Absolutely Fantastic photo of this Beautiful bird,Sandi.I saw a woodpecker in my feeder today,but just before i grab my camera he was gone.And he did not come back.
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.icedancer
12/12/10 11:00 PM GMT
Just gave this a high score, it's fabulous Sandi. I haven't seen any of these up here, he's beautiful
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.Joanie
12/13/10 12:28 AM GMT
I don't see any red belly but it sure is adorable! Excellent shot Sandi and so perfect as well!
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::Jimbobedsel
12/13/10 2:33 AM GMT
Maybe the woodpeckers cross breed. Who knows? Very nice, Sandi.
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::PatAndre
12/13/10 3:28 AM GMT
You have the biggest woodpeckers in your area. Beautiful bird.
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::billyoneshot
12/13/10 6:54 AM GMT
Shooting through the window gives a cool effect on the background Sandi. Great detail on our feathered friend.
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.Catharina1
12/13/10 12:55 AM GMT
A beauty Sandi.. so well in focus and a very good dof. I do enjoy! :-) Mich
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.avedeloff
12/14/10 1:55 PM GMT
It's so nice of you to feed the birds when it's this cold outside. A great upside down shot.
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.sahadk
12/16/10 5:03 AM GMT
Great capture and no hesitation to give 10/10 for this
excellent image!!!
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