Greater S Woodpecker

Gallery: AvianPosted August 23, 20171,056 views9 comments

Greater Spotted Woodpecker at woodland pool
D7100
800ISO
120th sec @f8
Hide ,Beanbag
Sigma 100-300mm
Cheers
JohnR

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on August 23, 2017 at 11:51 AM

What a great image, John! So much detail that I feel like I should be able to just reach out and touch his feathers! I don't know about the woodpeckers in England, but those here in the USA seem to be rarely seen on the ground, so to catch him down low like that, and so close, is an awesome shot, in my opinion.

Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 23, 2017 at 5:22 PM

What a great head turn, John. It really let you show off the plumage on this lovely bird. Well done.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 24, 2017 at 9:25 AM

John,
There is only one comment to give STUPENDOUS devil

Registered on December 15, 2010, 1537 Posts, 4877 Comments

Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 24, 2017 at 12:17 PM

HI John
That pool is a work of art. Nice head turn and eye contact.
Peter

Registered on July 3, 2011, 188 Posts, 969 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 24, 2017 at 5:58 PM

You're giving that pool a working. Great shot and head turn.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on August 25, 2017 at 6:31 AM

Thanks guys. These are pretty regular visitors to the pools. Greens no where near as often.
Lessers- not yet !
Cheers
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on August 25, 2017 at 7:00 PM

very nice photo of a beautiful bird, composition is also nice, great job John

Registered on October 27, 2016, 229 Posts, 393 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on August 27, 2017 at 11:22 AM

Wonderful image. I like the view of the backside of the bird. This gives one a really nice view of the feathers. Male or female?

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on August 27, 2017 at 2:21 PM

Thanks all
David-Female- no red nape.
Cheers
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments