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The Birds Are Back #11
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The Red-bellied Woodpecker: =========== Size & Shape A sleek, round-headed woodpecker, about the same size as a Hairy Woodpecker but without the blocky outlines. Color Pattern Often appears pale overall, even the boldly black-and-white striped back, with flashing red cap and nape. Look for white patches near the wingtips as this bird flies. Behavior Look for Red-bellied Woodpeckers hitching along branches and trunks of medium to large trees, picking at the bark surface more often than drilling into it. Like most woodpeckers, these birds have a characteristic undulating flight pattern. Habitat Red-bellied Woodpeckers are common in many Eastern woodlands and forests, from old stands of oak and hickory to young hardwoods and pines. They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders.

I used the canon 70-200mm f4/L lens with the kenko DGX 1.4x converter.This took alot of cropping, which I find that lens can handle.

Thank you for commenting, and have a nice day my friends.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::biffobear
12/10/11 12:30 AM GMT
Lovely detail..It's like our Greater spotted Woodpecker..R.
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::Dunstickin
12/10/11 1:21 PM GMT
Does the Hairy pecker have a pony tail then?...lol

Detail is spot on for this...cracking shot
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.elektronist
12/10/11 2:33 PM GMT
Very nice close-up of this beautiful bird.

Tanju
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.scorpie
12/10/11 2:39 PM GMT
Terrific capture.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.koca
12/10/11 2:49 PM GMT
What a cute bird, so colorful and timid. Wonderful shot.
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::corngrowth
12/10/11 3:22 PM GMT
---They will also often venture from forests to appear at backyard feeders---

Think it has made a proper choice by selecting your backyard, Sandi.

Very fine post.

Regards, Cornelius.
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::cynlee
12/10/11 5:03 PM GMT
It's not just the lens, Tigs, the MP of your camera helps to be able to crop down a lot too. A very nice closeup of this woodpecker. He sure is lovely.
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::trixxie17
12/10/11 6:00 PM GMT
He's a beauty!
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::Jimbobedsel
12/10/11 6:53 PM GMT
Outstanding, Sandi. Beautiful color and clarity. I haven't seen a bird in months around here.
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.Gabbels
12/10/11 7:07 PM GMT
Gorgeous bird with lovely colors. Very sweet of him to pose for you.
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.DigiCamMan
12/10/11 9:31 PM GMT
A fine shot, nicely done.
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.ovar2008
12/10/11 9:55 PM GMT
Imperial elegance!. Beautiful Sandi.
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::Inkeri
12/10/11 10:35 PM GMT
Gorgeous bird with Beautiful colors.Fabulous photo,Sandi.
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::Starry173
12/11/11 1:59 AM GMT
What a pose...great capture...Tom
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.Joanie
12/11/11 3:32 AM GMT
Such a cutie!!! A wonderful and superb capture and work Sandi!!!
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::allisontaylor
12/11/11 4:05 AM GMT
Very nice timing. I like it very much. Colors really pop. Details, pose and eye is excellent. A treat to see one out in the open.
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::LynEve
12/11/11 9:04 AM GMT
Superb detail Sandi and you caught such a nice expression.

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.Zava
12/11/11 4:01 PM GMT
Stunning fellow and great capture.
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Logun7
12/11/11 4:30 PM GMT
Nice shot Sandi!
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.CDHale
12/12/11 12:14 AM GMT
Nice, nice, nice. First time Ive seen one on the ground under a feeder. again nice. Thanks for sharing this
-Christie
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::tee
12/12/11 3:17 PM GMT
Great detail and color on this interesting subject, Sandi - nice job -
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::PatAndre
12/13/11 2:50 AM GMT
Dang good clear capture for the lens setup. One of the better woodpecker images I have seen.
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::luckyshot
12/16/11 2:20 AM GMT
Sandi - Very well done! Thad
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::garrettparkinson
12/16/11 3:26 AM GMT
A very fine shot of this cool looking woodpecker.
You captured the eye perfectly,(very insightful).

Garrett
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.icedancer
12/18/11 6:51 PM GMT
Magnificent capture of this Northern Flicker, excellent detail and colour
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