The Red Headed Woodpecker

The Red Headed Woodpecker

The Red Headed Woodpecker – I am still working on getting a good photo of this bird. I only see this one when I am in Illinois. They are a fast bird and easy to spot with the bright red and white feathers.

Of course, I was walking one morning, without a camera, which I have always told myself never to do. This woodpecker landed on a tree right in front of my at eye level. I can only shake my head at how that would have been a great shot.

Normally I am pointing my camera straight up into the trees to photograph this bird. Birding is always a challenge, a fun one at that.

The Red Headed Woodpecker

Have a great weekend.

The Red Headed Woodpecker

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By Sandra J

22 Replies to “The Red Headed Woodpecker”

  1. Such vibrant coloring on this woodpecker. I saw one at Lake Erie Metropark, but it was too quick for me and I was either in the car or the camera was put away, so no go.

  2. We here on Whidbey Island, WA have several of these beauties; especailly the Pileated Woodpecker.

    1. How nice, I do have the Pileated up where we live, but this red headed one doesn’t make it that far north for me. 🙂

  3. Striking colors and contrast. I’ve spotted one in Central Illinois this past week.

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