Green Woodpecker

hammered · Mar 25, 2011

On one of my walks with Benson today I saw a Green Woodpecker and I thought I would have a go at getting some shots of it. They are very timid birds so I couldn't get too close. When it was on the telegraph pole it kept moving around to hide from me, then suddenly it flew down to the ground to feed on something, stayed there for a minute or so then took off. Just before it took off I managed to change to faster settings, but this was the best I could get. I'm still pleased though, I hope you enjoy :wink:

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hammered

Unicorn · Mar 25, 2011

Those are some terrific shots Hammered....and hasn't it been lovely weather here this week, just right for getting out and about, and looking for the opportunity to take some good pictures.

Silver Searcher · Mar 25, 2011

Ian you did well getting those pictures of that little bugger

they are quite scarse...great shots and work :notworthy:

SS

Chug And Red · Mar 25, 2011

Hammered, you have an amazing eye!!!!! Those are such beautiful shots, and the bird is spectacular!!!! Your getting better and better each day!!!!! Can't wait to see more shots!!!!!!!! :hello2:

Red

naturegirl · Mar 25, 2011

Oh WOW! from one birder to another, :wink:

Never heard of this peckerwood, he's cool!

Ray S S · Mar 25, 2011

Ahhhh, Ian those are great shots. I like those of him flying, some really good poses there and so clear. But the
one that looks like his wings are folded up tight to his body makes him look like he is floating on some invisible
branch. He sure is a pretty one and different than the ones we have at our feeders or anywhere in out area.

Thanks for sharing, :thumbsup:

Ray

Mental Granny · Mar 25, 2011

Ian, those are teriffic shots ! I've never seen a green one, beautiful just beautiful !

Woodland Detectors · Mar 25, 2011

That second to the last pic is awesome Ian. It's like you can almost hear an aircraft bomber sound. :laughing7:

hammered · Mar 25, 2011

Thanks for the comments guys :icon_thumleft:

, I'm still learning the camera, and will be for some time. I didn't expect to see the woodpecker and so I wasn't set up for it, these were the best I could do in the time. A friend of mine is a professional photographer, so I hope to get some tips from him so I can keep you guys entertained :tongue3:

. And SS, the green woodpecker is more common around here than the other two, but you are right, they are quite scarce

hammered

Silver Searcher · Mar 26, 2011

hammered said:
Thanks for the comments guys , I'm still learning the camera, and will be for some time. I didn't expect to see the woodpecker and so I wasn't set up for it, these were the best I could do in the time. A friend of mine is a professional photographer, so I hope to get some tips from him so I can keep you guys entertained . And SS, the green woodpecker is more common around here than the other two, but you are right, they are quite scarce

hammered

Well it's the outher way around here Ian, the Greater and Lesser spoted are more common here :P once had one on the coconut shell in the back garden, but he only ever came once :'(

SS

Mental Granny · Mar 26, 2011

Ian I get not being ready to see something ..... we went out for a drive about 3 years ago an Jeff spotted it A Road Runner we dont get those here often an you dont often see the ones we do get. I jumped out of the jeep an was carefully slowly creeping (haha) up on it .... I did manage a couple of shots but oh how I wished I had known the camera better an could have gotton some better shots, Was nt perpared at all for that sight!
You keep taking these fantastic shots ! They are wonderful !