We drove through the park on our way across town.
We were hoping to see the Red-headed Woodpeckers.
Only one was visible from the road.
It is above freezing.
The ice has melted.
Hawks are hunting.
We were hoping to see the Red-headed Woodpeckers.
Only one was visible from the road.
It is above freezing.
The ice has melted.
Hawks are hunting.
I needed nuts for the Nuthatches and the Woodpeckers.
I hope the Flickers return.
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Dear Jeanne,
Thank you. Seeing the Red-headed Woodpeckers is always a treat. I would love for them to come up to my backyard but I do not have dead trees for them. I do have lots of nuts. No bugs in the winter...
I cannot get as close to the birds when they are in the wild as when they are in my backyard. Maybe when it is warmer I can find a soft spot and sit for awhile. Maybe the Red-headed Woodpeckers would come nearer.
Glad you enjoy the photos. I sure love to take the pictures and share.
Thank you for your love and care.
Namaste,
Sherry
Sherry, I think the red-headed woodpecker is the most stunning bird I've ever seen. Your photos are outstanding!
Red Headed Woodpeckers are without a doubt the best woodpecker that I have ever seen! Their red head is stunning for sure! Thanks for sharing!
he or she woodpecker has one bright red head!
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Dear Mary,
They are incredible birds. My husband is very fond of them too.
I would love for one to come to the deck for some up close and personal time. They seem very shy.
Maybe I will study them one of these years. Would be fun to sit with them and see their nests and little ones.
Sherry
Dear Tom,
They are bright! I also think they are very beautiful. I watched this one and a Red-Bellied for awile fly about from tree to tree. The Red-Headed seemed to be just a little bit smaller. Their call is louder too and very different.
Fun birds to see.
Sherry
Dear Cathy,
The sexes do look similar.
My husband took some pictures last spring of a few juveniles in this same location. I was able to get some close up pictures last year when we saw a group of Red-Headed Woodpeckers feeding on the side of the road. I think this location is near their nesting sites. I will return and see if I can't get closer. I like really close up pictures. I like to see each feather!
Sherry
Oh, I am GREEN with envy! "I want a Red-headed and I want it NOW!" (Does that sound enough like Varuca Salt of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory fame??)
Dear Jayne,
LOL!!
You did sound just like her! LOL!
I could see your foot stomping too.
My range map says they are in your area year around. I bet if you go to an open wooded area with dead trees you will see them.
I would like some Blue Birds please...
Sherry
Lovely photograph of the hawk. We had a sparrowhawk take a bluetit yesterday.
Your woodpecker is similar to ours, the greater spotted is black white and red. They come to the garden regularly but as soon as I pick up the camera, woosh they are gone!
Have fun.
The Red-Headed Woodpecker is stunning, and the photo of the hawk is incredible!
Kate
I never tire of seeing your wonderful birds.
That Hawk shot is amazing.
I never tire of seeing your wonderful birds.
That Hawk shot is amazing.
Aren't Red-headed woodpeckers just the most handsome woodpeckers we have??
Dear Cheryl,
Some of the birds seem to know when we want to take a picture and become camera shy!
I was rather far away when I took the pictures of the Red Headed Woodpeckers.
Watching the Hawks is always incredible for me. This Hawk I could not see very well so I do not know exactly which one it is. I think a Red Shoulder but I do not know for sure.
Sherry
Dear Kate,
Pretty birds for sure. I do wish they would come up to my backyard! I like up close pictures and these guys were just too far away to see the feathers!
Sherry
Dear Meggie,
Thank you! Pretty birds for sure. I think you have some amazing birds.
Sherry
Dear Lisa,
The Red Headed is handsome! I heard some Pileated Woodpeckers also live in these woods. I have not seen them but I would like to!
A pair of Woodies would be fun to see. I like the woodpeckers.
Sherry
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