Schitterende opname,Ronald,als ik soms een specht zie ,dan kruipt hij achter de boom,nog voor dat ik de camera heb kunnen richten......
Hartelijke groeten......Frans.

Thank you, Frans. In two previuos frames of this series, the woodpecker hid behind the tree. ;-)

Excellent !

Thank you very much, Pam. This species isn't very common here, but I think they may be becoming more so.

Outstanding caputre, Ronald !!!!!!!!!

Thank you very much, Marie-claire.

Le bel acrobate très bien observé !

Merci beaucoup, Jocelyne.

I see one here about twice a year . The Red bellied nest here,, the Downy's do too.. I see a Pileated very occasionally

Lovely capture Ronald, I really do envy you getting these opportunities, probably the best bird video I have ever seen is a slow motion close up of one of these hammering away at the tree, the muscles, eye movement and the bark being chipped away is an absolute wonder in nature.

Thank you so much, Maurice. They really are wonderful and powerful birds.

I think I've mentioned that we have some borers that are killing many pine trees. So, there is lots of opportunity for woodpeckers.

A splendid shot!!!
My vulture album with some close ups! www.ipernity.com/doc/2247598/album/1022196
I have some more to post eventually!
Best wishes,
Andy

Thanks for the compliment and link, Andy.