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Uploaded: 04/03/14 1:30 PM GMT
The Noisy Red Head
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I have been stalking this Red Bellied Woodpecker for a few weeks now , leaving him a good supply of peanuts daily . To my surprise one morning he gave me a warning , dive bombing my camera and tripod , apparently I got to close to home . Due to his behavior , we believe he is courting a Mate however we haven't been able to get a clear look at her . Here's some cool facts about the courtship of these beautiful birds .... It has been noted that vocal signals in Red-bellied Woodpeckers is used to attract and communicate with potential mates. A low “grr, grr” sound is observed in a pair of woodpeckers from the start of courtship until the end of the breeding season. In an intraspecific conflict, the Red-bellied Woodpeckers usually make a loud “chee-wuck, chee-wuck, chee-wuck” sound. As indicated by Kilham 1983, the Red-bellied Woodpecker drums with its bill during conflict situation and taps to maintain pair bonding. An example of a conflict event between Red-bellied Woodpeckers would be competing for the same mate. Nevertheless, the Red-bellied Woodpeckers are known to be in monogamous relationships.

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::Dunstickin
04/03/14 1:34 PM GMT
Thought you unearthed an old pic of wor-lass with her dyed red hair!....~Shivers~!!!

This is a terrific take of the woody Marsha..brilliant capture!
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.Jimbobedsel
04/03/14 1:43 PM GMT
That pretty birdie should go to baseball games. He would probably get fed by all the fans with bags of peanuts! I hope he doesn't try to swallow that thing whole! Beautiful shot, Marsha.
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.picardroe
04/03/14 1:53 PM GMT
Very beautiful shot of the Woodpecker, Well done Marsha.
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.GIGIBL
04/03/14 1:55 PM GMT
Excellent shot Marsha fav for me,Nicely done.
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.snapshooter87
04/03/14 2:09 PM GMT
Great shot, Marsh. Nice capture.
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.gizmo1
04/03/14 3:34 PM GMT
You captured this peck in a lovely pose and the light ,colours and detail are outstanding .I bet he will make short work of them peanuts and I love the light in is eye it adds life to the bird.
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.gizmo1
04/03/14 3:34 PM GMT
You captured this peck in a lovely pose and the light ,colours and detail are outstanding .I bet he will make short work of them peanuts and I love the light in is eye it adds life to the bird.
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::Ramad
04/03/14 3:55 PM GMT
Wonderfully sharp and coloured photo of this woodpecker Marsha. Very nice!
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::0930_23
04/03/14 4:14 PM GMT
He's taking his love to the ballet. "The Nutcracker," I believe.
Great shot, JenNay.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::mirto56
04/03/14 4:22 PM GMT
Many years ago, I dated a noisy red head. She didn't look like this. Great shot Marsha!
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::Marzena
04/03/14 5:06 PM GMT
Great story that accompanies this fine example of male charms, dear agent.
Although for a male he looks quite modest, if compared with pheasant or a peacock :)
Male chauvinists:)
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
::tigger3
04/03/14 5:16 PM GMT
Congrats Marsha, and this super capture, a very good close up, and a very informative narrative. Kudos!! I know they don't stay put for long. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::trixxie17
04/03/14 7:24 PM GMT
WOW WOW WOW!! - really brilliantly captured Marsha!
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::corngrowth
04/03/14 7:42 PM GMT
---A low “grr, grr” sound is observed in a pair of woodpeckers from the start of courtship until the end of the breeding season. In an intraspecific conflict, the Red-bellied Woodpeckers usually make a loud “chee-wuck, chee-wuck, chee-wuck” sound---

It's a pity that on Caedes these sounds can't be made audible. I would select the repeat mode as well in order to see what would happen, lol.

But I am satisfied with your wonderful image.

Regards, Cornelius.
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.owldgirl
04/03/14 8:12 PM GMT
A beautiful pic of the woodie lovely birds ...
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.Starglow
04/03/14 8:56 PM GMT
WOW!! What a grand close-up of your noisy friend.
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::100k_xle
04/03/14 11:14 PM GMT
Well Done SAE. Did you capture that with you New Lense?
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
.koca
04/04/14 7:34 AM GMT
Beautiful and colorful close up, Marsha.
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.Bleizmor
04/04/14 8:12 AM GMT
Excellent capture Marsha.
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.icedancer
04/04/14 8:02 PM GMT
Magnificent close up, excellent colour and composition
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.mesmerized
04/04/14 8:57 PM GMT
Well, she has a right to make some noise and call attention to herself as she's a real beauty, Marsha, and a super closeup and detail here.
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.bfrank
04/10/14 1:14 AM GMT
I just wonder how this woodpecker is going to handle that big peanut. That is a great close-up Marsha and the moment of capture is so interesting.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.

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