Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker

Juvenile Red Bellied WoodpeckerJuvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker
Red Bellied Woodpecker

This little guy had us confused for a while this evening. At first we thought it was a flicker, but it didn't have the right facial markings. We are pretty comfortable with our decision that it is a juvenile Red Bellied Woodpecker. He tended to stay in one spot for long periods. He also took a little nap as you can see by the closed eye in one shot. Chris is a little concerned that he doesn't have a mother bird feeding him. All the other baby birds still have mothers feeding them even though they look big enough to take care of themselves. Hopefully this little guy will stay around and we'll get to see him do well and get his colored belly and head and grow into his feet. We think his feet look too big for him, much like a puppy.

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Sunday, July 6, 2008

Night Heron

Night Heron

There has been heavy rain the past two days and the stream is flowing much faster. It doesn't seem to bother the night heron.

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Anonymous K~ said...

stunning. K~

July 7, 2008 at 2:41 PM  

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Red Bellied Woodpecker Photos




Sometimes it's tough deciding which photos to post. The red bellied woodpecker, also known as Mr. Spectacular, is a favorite. He spent an hour posing in different trees.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

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Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am in New Hampshire. I saw this type of woodpecker for the 1st time yesterday at my suet feeder. Have many other kinds. Had to look this one up! Catherine

March 1, 2010 at 8:51 AM  
Anonymous Pastor Jeff Hanscom said...

We just moments ago saw a pair of these in our backyard. We are in New Brunswick, Canada... Near Moncton. Great pics!

May 10, 2010 at 5:01 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

one in Twin Cities area of Minnesota as well

July 26, 2011 at 8:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just saw one of these for first time in my southern pine in southeast Florida!

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