Mastodawn

Lift‑Off With Lunch

I’ve watched red‑bellied woodpeckers (Melanerpes carolinus) for a few years now. You can see the seed mix I use in my feeder—there are peanuts in it, but the peanut density isn’t exactly high. Somehow, though, I’ve never seen one of these woodpeckers leave with anything but a peanut. They dig through the mix with single‑minded determination until they find one.

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Cambirdsong 5d ago

Nests and crests. @CTGT and I watched this pair of Pileated Woodpeckers work on their nest cavity. The flame effect when the sun hit their crests was awesome.

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Lúmëcolca Apr 25

Do y'all even understand how good #woodpeckers are? I think you're missing out here.

Animal of Things Apr 23

Found a Baby Woodpecker — Here’s Exactly What to Do

Spotting a baby woodpecker on the ground can feel alarming — but before you scoop it up, it helps to take a breath and look at the situation calmly. In most cases, the bird is not in the danger you think it is. Woodpeckers are cavity nesters, which means their young develop inside hollowed-out trees with no easy way out until they're nearly ready to fly. When you find one outside that cavity, the circumstances matter enormously. Whether the bird needs your help, a little hands-off […]

https://animalofthings.com/found-a-baby-woodpecker-what-to-do/

Lúmëcolca Apr 23

Woodpeckers.

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Jer 🚲Apr 14

In addition to Red Efts on the hike, also treated to a Pileated that didn’t fly away as when camera came out.
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Swede’s Photographs Apr 10

Ahem ...

A male red‑bellied woodpecker stands perched atop a female, his wings lifted in a wide, dramatic spread that suggests either a protective stance or a courtship display. The pair balance together on a slender tree limb, their sharply detailed plumage set against a soft, blurred backdrop of blue sky and natural color, creating a striking contrast between the crisp foreground and the gentle background.

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Swede’s Photographs Apr 9

Climber of the Quiet Tree

This image of a male red‑bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) is from my backyard. I’m curious about the feathers on its throat—they’re so bright and white that they almost blend into the fence behind it. It’s probably just the lighting; the sky was overcast, and sometimes I really have to crank up the ISO. Still, I like the effect. It’s not perfect, but it’s visually striking.

Explore more chic woodpecker photos by visiting my photo gallery.

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #woodpeckers #redbelliedwoodpecker