And some Big Wood

[BillM]

 

[WesternGuy]

Very nice shots - I think you have done a good job on the out of focus background, otherwise it could have been quite the distraction - IMHO.

WesternGuy

 

[baturn]

Very nice! Nice of him to give you a clear shot like that.

 

[TheNevadanStig]

What is the species? I have been seeing one of these guys at one of my spots and haven't been able to ID. Nor have a gotten a shot a quarter as good as these

 

[Ec1981]

I think this is a type of Flicker.

 

[DarkShadow]

Nice Capture of a Northern Flicker.

 

[BillM]

Thanks everyone, the Northern Flicker is the largest woodpecker I have seen. I really hope to get an in flight shot this year, they are just stunning with the wings extended !!!!

The only larger one is the Pileated and i think spotting one of those is rather rare in this area, but some day I hope to stumble across one.


If you have any large woodpecker shots feel free to add them to this thread :thumbup:

 

[BillM]

And just one more of that second one for identification purposes. That flying red V on the back of the neck really stands out

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set Bill

 

[BillM]

Thanks Mike :thumbup:

 

[DarkShadow]

I have a few Northern Flicker Shots but this is my best one.

 

[BillM]

Nice profile shot :thumbup:

 

[nzmacro]

Beautiful markings on these Bill, nice details and once again, extremely well taken. If I ever get to the US I will be looking for Woodpeckers, I just love them.

All the best up there Bill.

Danny.

 

[BillM]

Thanks Danny :thumbup:

 

[Radical]

very cool birds.