On the trail in the jungle near a small village in Mexico, we heard the tell-tale rapping of a Woodpecker. Spotting him in the Bamboo excavating a hole, I started photographing his work.
Such a beautiful golden head, with those big eyes and a touch of red on top. and his striped “jacket”, a fine looking bird.
He was working diligently, then peeked inside to check his work.
That’s when it happened……
I think he was trying to turn around rather than back out of the hole….. he became a bundle of feathers… wings and feet…
That’s when I caught him…
upside down, falling off his perch… Unmoored so to speak..
Un-ruffled.. He quickly flipped upright and went on about his business, and we continued on the hike to the waterfalls.
What an unusual looking bird! I love his striped “jacket!” Woodpeckers just amaze me with their power!
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The power in their beak to make a hole in a tree is incredible.
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Their power is incredible! I don’t know why they don’t have massive headaches banging on a hard tree like that!
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That’s for sure! I can’t imagine doing that, I’m glad we have hands.
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A most beautiful species! 🙂
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a lovely bird.. thanks for this series..
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Bamboo woodpecker! I wonder how it would do with other kind of wood.
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At least bamboo is hollow, should be easier than some trees.
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Great series and what a beautiful and hard headed bird!
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Thanks
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Wonderful clicks!
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Thank you.
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You’ve captured and presented a fun story. What a pretty bird and his creating that hole is something else!
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Thanks- it’s all in the timing and rapid shutter clicks.
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Hi Maggie- I love woodpeckers and have never seen a yellow-headed one. He’s gorgeous. Great captures and congrats on a terrific spotting!
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Thanks
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Great story with beautiful pictures. So creative using the daily Word Prompt
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Thanks, I appreciate your visit and lovely comments.
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